Finding the Third Proportional to 510,682 and 1,110,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,682 and 1,110,869 is: 2,416,435.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,682 : 1,110,869 = 1,110,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,682/1,110,869 = 1,110,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,682x = 1,110,869 × 1,110,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,682x = 1,234,029,935,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,234,029,935,161/510,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,416,435.15
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