Finding the Third Proportional to 511,924 and 1,117,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,924 and 1,117,160 is: 2,437,952.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,924 : 1,117,160 = 1,117,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,924/1,117,160 = 1,117,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,924x = 1,117,160 × 1,117,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,924x = 1,248,046,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,248,046,465,600/511,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,437,952.64
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