Finding the Third Proportional to 511,183 and 801,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,183 and 801,960 is: 1,258,140.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,183 : 801,960 = 801,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,183/801,960 = 801,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,183x = 801,960 × 801,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,183x = 643,139,841,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,139,841,600/511,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,258,140.12
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