Finding the Third Proportional to 507,652 and 1,202,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,652 and 1,202,656 is: 2,849,159.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,652 : 1,202,656 = 1,202,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,652/1,202,656 = 1,202,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,652x = 1,202,656 × 1,202,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,652x = 1,446,381,454,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,381,454,336/507,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,849,159.37
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