Finding the Third Proportional to 507,440 and 1,091,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,440 and 1,091,425 is: 2,347,486.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,440 : 1,091,425 = 1,091,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,440/1,091,425 = 1,091,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,440x = 1,091,425 × 1,091,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,440x = 1,191,208,530,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,191,208,530,625/507,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,347,486.46
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