Finding the Third Proportional to 507,654 and 1,202,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,654 and 1,202,661 is: 2,849,171.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,654 : 1,202,661 = 1,202,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,654/1,202,661 = 1,202,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,654x = 1,202,661 × 1,202,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,654x = 1,446,393,480,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,446,393,480,921/507,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,849,171.84
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