Finding the Third Proportional to 507,614 and 1,128,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,614 and 1,128,696 is: 2,509,691.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,614 : 1,128,696 = 1,128,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,614/1,128,696 = 1,128,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,614x = 1,128,696 × 1,128,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,614x = 1,273,954,660,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,273,954,660,416/507,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,691.74
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