Finding the Third Proportional to 507,708 and 1,102,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,708 and 1,102,896 is: 2,395,825.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,708 : 1,102,896 = 1,102,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,708/1,102,896 = 1,102,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,708x = 1,102,896 × 1,102,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,708x = 1,216,379,586,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,216,379,586,816/507,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,825.13
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