Finding the Third Proportional to 510,956 and 1,108,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,956 and 1,108,848 is: 2,406,359.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,956 : 1,108,848 = 1,108,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,956/1,108,848 = 1,108,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,956x = 1,108,848 × 1,108,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,956x = 1,229,543,887,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,229,543,887,104/510,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,406,359.62
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