Finding the Third Proportional to 507,438 and 1,102,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,438 and 1,102,356 is: 2,394,753.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,438 : 1,102,356 = 1,102,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,438/1,102,356 = 1,102,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,438x = 1,102,356 × 1,102,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,438x = 1,215,188,750,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,215,188,750,736/507,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,394,753.15
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