Finding the Third Proportional to 507,546 and 1,102,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,546 and 1,102,536 is: 2,395,025.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,546 : 1,102,536 = 1,102,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,546/1,102,536 = 1,102,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,546x = 1,102,536 × 1,102,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,546x = 1,215,585,631,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,215,585,631,296/507,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,025.54
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