Finding the Third Proportional to 507,026 and 1,102,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,026 and 1,102,288 is: 2,396,403.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,026 : 1,102,288 = 1,102,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,026/1,102,288 = 1,102,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,026x = 1,102,288 × 1,102,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,026x = 1,215,038,834,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,215,038,834,944/507,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,396,403.41
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