Finding the Third Proportional to 511,880 and 1,102,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,880 and 1,102,249 is: 2,373,511.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,880 : 1,102,249 = 1,102,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,880/1,102,249 = 1,102,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,880x = 1,102,249 × 1,102,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,880x = 1,214,952,858,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,214,952,858,001/511,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,373,511.09
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