Finding the Third Proportional to 507,448 and 1,091,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,448 and 1,091,441 is: 2,347,518.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,448 : 1,091,441 = 1,091,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,448/1,091,441 = 1,091,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,448x = 1,091,441 × 1,091,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,448x = 1,191,243,456,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,191,243,456,481/507,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,347,518.28
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