Finding the Third Proportional to 510,876 and 1,110,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,876 and 1,110,184 is: 2,412,539.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,876 : 1,110,184 = 1,110,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,876/1,110,184 = 1,110,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,876x = 1,110,184 × 1,110,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,876x = 1,232,508,513,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,508,513,856/510,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,412,539.47
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