Finding the Third Proportional to 511,488 and 1,194,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,488 and 1,194,672 is: 2,790,370.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,488 : 1,194,672 = 1,194,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,488/1,194,672 = 1,194,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,488x = 1,194,672 × 1,194,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,488x = 1,427,241,187,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,427,241,187,584/511,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,790,370.82
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