Finding the Third Proportional to 510,354 and 1,192,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,354 and 1,192,041 is: 2,784,266.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,354 : 1,192,041 = 1,192,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,354/1,192,041 = 1,192,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,354x = 1,192,041 × 1,192,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,354x = 1,420,961,745,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,420,961,745,681/510,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,266.89
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