Finding the Third Proportional to 511,908 and 1,114,111.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,908 and 1,114,111.50 is: 2,424,741.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,908 : 1,114,111.50 = 1,114,111.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,908/1,114,111.50 = 1,114,111.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,908x = 1,114,111.50 × 1,114,111.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,908x = 1,241,244,434,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,241,244,434,432.25/511,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,424,741.23
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