Finding the Third Proportional to 507,402 and 1,115,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,402 and 1,115,244 is: 2,451,250.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,402 : 1,115,244 = 1,115,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,402/1,115,244 = 1,115,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,402x = 1,115,244 × 1,115,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,402x = 1,243,769,179,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,769,179,536/507,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,451,250.05
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