Finding the Third Proportional to 507,784.50 and 1,106,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,784.50 and 1,106,649 is: 2,411,794.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,784.50 : 1,106,649 = 1,106,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,784.50/1,106,649 = 1,106,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,784.50x = 1,106,649 × 1,106,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,784.50x = 1,224,672,009,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,224,672,009,201/507,784.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,411,794.79
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