Finding the Third Proportional to 510,948 and 1,108,831.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,948 and 1,108,831.50 is: 2,406,325.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,948 : 1,108,831.50 = 1,108,831.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,948/1,108,831.50 = 1,108,831.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,948x = 1,108,831.50 × 1,108,831.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,948x = 1,229,507,295,392.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,229,507,295,392.25/510,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,406,325.68
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