Finding the Third Proportional to 510,374 and 1,192,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,374 and 1,192,091 is: 2,784,391.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,374 : 1,192,091 = 1,192,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,374/1,192,091 = 1,192,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,374x = 1,192,091 × 1,192,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,374x = 1,421,080,952,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,421,080,952,281/510,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,784,391.35
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