Finding the Third Proportional to 507,024 and 1,097,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,024 and 1,097,712 is: 2,376,557.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,024 : 1,097,712 = 1,097,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,024/1,097,712 = 1,097,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,024x = 1,097,712 × 1,097,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,024x = 1,204,971,634,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,204,971,634,944/507,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,376,557.39
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