Finding the Third Proportional to 507,618 and 1,128,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,618 and 1,128,704 is: 2,509,707.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,618 : 1,128,704 = 1,128,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,618/1,128,704 = 1,128,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,618x = 1,128,704 × 1,128,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,618x = 1,273,972,719,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,273,972,719,616/507,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,707.54
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