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Finding the Third Proportional to 505,034 and 1,169,285

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Solution

The third proportional to 505,034 and 1,169,285 is: 2,707,198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,034 : 1,169,285 = 1,169,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,034/1,169,285 = 1,169,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,034x = 1,169,285 × 1,169,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,034x = 1,367,227,411,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,227,411,225/505,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707,198.75

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