Finding the Third Proportional to 510,750 and 1,109,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,750 and 1,109,952 is: 2,412,126.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,750 : 1,109,952 = 1,109,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,750/1,109,952 = 1,109,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,750x = 1,109,952 × 1,109,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,750x = 1,231,993,442,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,231,993,442,304/510,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,412,126.17
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