Finding the Third Proportional to 507,606 and 1,102,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,606 and 1,102,692 is: 2,395,420.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,606 : 1,102,692 = 1,102,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,606/1,102,692 = 1,102,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,606x = 1,102,692 × 1,102,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,606x = 1,215,929,646,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,215,929,646,864/507,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,420.16
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