Finding the Third Proportional to 511,230 and 1,075,338
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,230 and 1,075,338 is: 2,261,901.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,230 : 1,075,338 = 1,075,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,230/1,075,338 = 1,075,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,230x = 1,075,338 × 1,075,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,230x = 1,156,351,814,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,156,351,814,244/511,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,261,901.32
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