Finding the Third Proportional to 510,240 and 1,112,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,240 and 1,112,336 is: 2,424,920.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,240 : 1,112,336 = 1,112,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,240/1,112,336 = 1,112,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,240x = 1,112,336 × 1,112,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,240x = 1,237,291,376,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,237,291,376,896/510,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,424,920.38
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