Finding the Third Proportional to 511,952 and 1,117,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,952 and 1,117,070 is: 2,437,426.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,952 : 1,117,070 = 1,117,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,952/1,117,070 = 1,117,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,952x = 1,117,070 × 1,117,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,952x = 1,247,845,384,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,845,384,900/511,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,437,426.53
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