Finding the Third Proportional to 511,056 and 744,400.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,056 and 744,400.13 is: 1,084,287.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,056 : 744,400.13 = 744,400.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,056/744,400.13 = 744,400.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,056x = 744,400.13 × 744,400.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,056x = 554,131,546,100.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,131,546,100.02/511,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,084,287.33
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