Finding the Third Proportional to 507,856 and 1,092,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,856 and 1,092,176 is: 2,348,792.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,856 : 1,092,176 = 1,092,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,856/1,092,176 = 1,092,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,856x = 1,092,176 × 1,092,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,856x = 1,192,848,414,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,192,848,414,976/507,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,348,792.60
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