Finding the Third Proportional to 511,950 and 1,117,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,950 and 1,117,064 is: 2,437,409.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,950 : 1,117,064 = 1,117,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,950/1,117,064 = 1,117,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,950x = 1,117,064 × 1,117,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,950x = 1,247,831,980,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,831,980,096/511,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,437,409.86
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