Finding the Third Proportional to 501,220 and 1,101,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 501,220 and 1,101,678 is: 2,421,480.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,220 : 1,101,678 = 1,101,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,220/1,101,678 = 1,101,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,220x = 1,101,678 × 1,101,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,220x = 1,213,694,415,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,694,415,684/501,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,421,480.42
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