Finding the Third Proportional to 507,696 and 1,102,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,696 and 1,102,924 is: 2,396,003.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,696 : 1,102,924 = 1,102,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,696/1,102,924 = 1,102,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,696x = 1,102,924 × 1,102,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,696x = 1,216,441,349,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,216,441,349,776/507,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,396,003.41
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