Finding the Third Proportional to 511,498 and 1,114,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,498 and 1,114,580 is: 2,428,726.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,498 : 1,114,580 = 1,114,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,498/1,114,580 = 1,114,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,498x = 1,114,580 × 1,114,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,498x = 1,242,288,576,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,242,288,576,400/511,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,428,726.17
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