Finding the Third Proportional to 507,398 and 1,115,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,398 and 1,115,236 is: 2,451,234.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,398 : 1,115,236 = 1,115,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,398/1,115,236 = 1,115,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,398x = 1,115,236 × 1,115,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,398x = 1,243,751,335,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,751,335,696/507,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,451,234.21
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