Finding the Third Proportional to 510,346 and 1,192,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,346 and 1,192,021 is: 2,784,217.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,346 : 1,192,021 = 1,192,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,346/1,192,021 = 1,192,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,346x = 1,192,021 × 1,192,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,346x = 1,420,914,064,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,914,064,441/510,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,217.11
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