Finding the Third Proportional to 507,426 and 1,115,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,426 and 1,115,292 is: 2,451,345.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,426 : 1,115,292 = 1,115,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,426/1,115,292 = 1,115,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,426x = 1,115,292 × 1,115,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,426x = 1,243,876,245,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,876,245,264/507,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,451,345.11
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