Finding the Third Proportional to 505,028 and 1,088,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,028 and 1,088,392 is: 2,345,606.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,028 : 1,088,392 = 1,088,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,028/1,088,392 = 1,088,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,028x = 1,088,392 × 1,088,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,028x = 1,184,597,145,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,597,145,664/505,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,345,606.87
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