Finding the Third Proportional to 505,052 and 1,122,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,052 and 1,122,208 is: 2,493,507.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,052 : 1,122,208 = 1,122,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,052/1,122,208 = 1,122,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,052x = 1,122,208 × 1,122,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,052x = 1,259,350,795,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,350,795,264/505,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,493,507.19
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