Finding the Third Proportional to 510,864 and 1,110,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,864 and 1,110,152 is: 2,412,457.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,864 : 1,110,152 = 1,110,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,864/1,110,152 = 1,110,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,864x = 1,110,152 × 1,110,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,864x = 1,232,437,463,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,437,463,104/510,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,412,457.06
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