Finding the Third Proportional to 507,176 and 1,070,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,176 and 1,070,937 is: 2,261,357.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,176 : 1,070,937 = 1,070,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,176/1,070,937 = 1,070,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,176x = 1,070,937 × 1,070,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,176x = 1,146,906,057,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,906,057,969/507,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,261,357.12
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