Finding the Third Proportional to 505,064 and 1,122,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,064 and 1,122,232 is: 2,493,554.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,064 : 1,122,232 = 1,122,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,064/1,122,232 = 1,122,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,064x = 1,122,232 × 1,122,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,064x = 1,259,404,661,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,404,661,824/505,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,493,554.60
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