Finding the Third Proportional to 511,248 and 1,075,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,248 and 1,075,365 is: 2,261,935.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,248 : 1,075,365 = 1,075,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,248/1,075,365 = 1,075,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,248x = 1,075,365 × 1,075,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,248x = 1,156,409,883,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,156,409,883,225/511,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,261,935.27
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