Finding the Third Proportional to 510,350 and 1,192,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,350 and 1,192,031 is: 2,784,242.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,350 : 1,192,031 = 1,192,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,350/1,192,031 = 1,192,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,350x = 1,192,031 × 1,192,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,350x = 1,420,937,904,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,937,904,961/510,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,242.00
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