Finding the Third Proportional to 511,254 and 1,075,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,254 and 1,075,377 is: 2,261,959.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,254 : 1,075,377 = 1,075,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,254/1,075,377 = 1,075,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,254x = 1,075,377 × 1,075,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,254x = 1,156,435,692,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,156,435,692,129/511,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,261,959.21
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