Finding the Third Proportional to 511,824 and 1,101,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,824 and 1,101,408 is: 2,370,149.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,824 : 1,101,408 = 1,101,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,824/1,101,408 = 1,101,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,824x = 1,101,408 × 1,101,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,824x = 1,213,099,582,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,099,582,464/511,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,370,149.86
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