Finding the Third Proportional to 505,054 and 1,122,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,054 and 1,122,212 is: 2,493,515.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,054 : 1,122,212 = 1,122,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,054/1,122,212 = 1,122,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,054x = 1,122,212 × 1,122,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,054x = 1,259,359,772,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,359,772,944/505,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,493,515.10
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