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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,183 : 801,960 = 801,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,183/801,960 = 801,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,183x = 801,960 × 801,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,183x = 643,139,841,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,139,841,600/511,183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258,140.12

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