Finding the Third Proportional to 507,512 and 1,102,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,512 and 1,102,477 is: 2,394,929.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,512 : 1,102,477 = 1,102,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,512/1,102,477 = 1,102,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,512x = 1,102,477 × 1,102,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,512x = 1,215,455,535,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,215,455,535,529/507,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,394,929.65
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