Finding the Third Proportional to 507,702 and 1,102,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,702 and 1,102,936 is: 2,396,027.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,702 : 1,102,936 = 1,102,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,702/1,102,936 = 1,102,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,702x = 1,102,936 × 1,102,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,702x = 1,216,467,820,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,216,467,820,096/507,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,396,027.24
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