Finding the Third Proportional to 507,724 and 1,115,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,724 and 1,115,100 is: 2,449,062.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,724 : 1,115,100 = 1,115,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,724/1,115,100 = 1,115,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,724x = 1,115,100 × 1,115,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,724x = 1,243,448,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,243,448,010,000/507,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,449,062.90
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