Finding the Third Proportional to 511,386 and 1,134,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,386 and 1,134,552 is: 2,517,097.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,386 : 1,134,552 = 1,134,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,386/1,134,552 = 1,134,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,386x = 1,134,552 × 1,134,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,386x = 1,287,208,240,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,287,208,240,704/511,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,517,097.15
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