Finding the Third Proportional to 505,050 and 1,090,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,050 and 1,090,215 is: 2,353,368.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,050 : 1,090,215 = 1,090,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,050/1,090,215 = 1,090,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,050x = 1,090,215 × 1,090,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,050x = 1,188,568,746,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,188,568,746,225/505,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,353,368.47
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