Finding the Third Proportional to 511,094 and 1,111,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,094 and 1,111,673 is: 2,417,983.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,094 : 1,111,673 = 1,111,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,094/1,111,673 = 1,111,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,094x = 1,111,673 × 1,111,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,094x = 1,235,816,858,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,235,816,858,929/511,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,417,983.50
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