Finding the Third Proportional to 507,122 and 1,098,807.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,122 and 1,098,807.50 is: 2,380,843.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,122 : 1,098,807.50 = 1,098,807.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,122/1,098,807.50 = 1,098,807.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,122x = 1,098,807.50 × 1,098,807.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,122x = 1,207,377,922,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,207,377,922,056.25/507,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,380,843.11
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