Finding the Third Proportional to 507,664 and 1,128,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,664 and 1,128,800 is: 2,509,907.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,664 : 1,128,800 = 1,128,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,664/1,128,800 = 1,128,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,664x = 1,128,800 × 1,128,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,664x = 1,274,189,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,274,189,440,000/507,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,509,907.03
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