Finding the Third Proportional to 505,042 and 1,122,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,042 and 1,122,190 is: 2,493,476.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,042 : 1,122,190 = 1,122,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,042/1,122,190 = 1,122,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,042x = 1,122,190 × 1,122,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,042x = 1,259,310,396,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,310,396,100/505,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,493,476.57
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