Finding the Third Proportional to 507,465 and 1,202,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,465 and 1,202,202 is: 2,848,057.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,465 : 1,202,202 = 1,202,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,465/1,202,202 = 1,202,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,465x = 1,202,202 × 1,202,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,465x = 1,445,289,648,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,445,289,648,804/507,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,848,057.79
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