Finding the Third Proportional to 507,528 and 1,105,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,528 and 1,105,464 is: 2,407,848.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,528 : 1,105,464 = 1,105,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,528/1,105,464 = 1,105,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,528x = 1,105,464 × 1,105,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,528x = 1,222,050,655,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,050,655,296/507,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,407,848.74
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