Finding the Third Proportional to 507,690 and 1,085,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,690 and 1,085,346 is: 2,320,266.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,690 : 1,085,346 = 1,085,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,690/1,085,346 = 1,085,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,690x = 1,085,346 × 1,085,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,690x = 1,177,975,939,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,177,975,939,716/507,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,320,266.19
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