Finding the Third Proportional to 507,564 and 1,102,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,564 and 1,102,608 is: 2,395,253.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,564 : 1,102,608 = 1,102,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,564/1,102,608 = 1,102,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,564x = 1,102,608 × 1,102,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,564x = 1,215,744,401,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,215,744,401,664/507,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,253.41
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