Finding the Third Proportional to 511,220 and 1,107,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,220 and 1,107,072 is: 2,397,418.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,220 : 1,107,072 = 1,107,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,220/1,107,072 = 1,107,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,220x = 1,107,072 × 1,107,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,220x = 1,225,608,413,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,225,608,413,184/511,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,397,418.75
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