Finding the Third Proportional to 507,703 and 1,115,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,703 and 1,115,037 is: 2,448,887.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,703 : 1,115,037 = 1,115,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,703/1,115,037 = 1,115,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,703x = 1,115,037 × 1,115,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,703x = 1,243,307,511,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,307,511,369/507,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,448,887.46
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