Finding the Third Proportional to 507,000 and 1,078,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,000 and 1,078,572 is: 2,294,511.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,000 : 1,078,572 = 1,078,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,000/1,078,572 = 1,078,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,000x = 1,078,572 × 1,078,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,000x = 1,163,317,559,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,163,317,559,184/507,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,294,511.95
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