Finding the Third Proportional to 511,201 and 1,075,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,201 and 1,075,286 is: 2,261,810.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,201 : 1,075,286 = 1,075,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,201/1,075,286 = 1,075,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,201x = 1,075,286 × 1,075,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,201x = 1,156,239,981,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,156,239,981,796/511,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,261,810.88
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