Finding the Third Proportional to 507,763 and 1,102,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,763 and 1,102,934 is: 2,395,730.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,763 : 1,102,934 = 1,102,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,763/1,102,934 = 1,102,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,763x = 1,102,934 × 1,102,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,763x = 1,216,463,408,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,216,463,408,356/507,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,730.70
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