Finding the Third Proportional to 510,246 and 1,112,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,246 and 1,112,348 is: 2,424,944.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,246 : 1,112,348 = 1,112,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,246/1,112,348 = 1,112,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,246x = 1,112,348 × 1,112,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,246x = 1,237,318,073,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,237,318,073,104/510,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,424,944.19
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