Finding the Third Proportional to 507,712 and 1,080,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,712 and 1,080,626 is: 2,300,029.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,712 : 1,080,626 = 1,080,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,712/1,080,626 = 1,080,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,712x = 1,080,626 × 1,080,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,712x = 1,167,752,551,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,752,551,876/507,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,300,029.45
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