Finding the Third Proportional to 507,967 and 1,085,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,967 and 1,085,917 is: 2,321,441.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,967 : 1,085,917 = 1,085,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,967/1,085,917 = 1,085,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,967x = 1,085,917 × 1,085,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,967x = 1,179,215,730,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,179,215,730,889/507,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,321,441.61
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