Finding the Third Proportional to 511,974 and 1,102,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 511,974 and 1,102,437 is: 2,373,884.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
511,974 : 1,102,437 = 1,102,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
511,974/1,102,437 = 1,102,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
511,974x = 1,102,437 × 1,102,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
511,974x = 1,215,367,338,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,215,367,338,969/511,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,373,884.88
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