Finding the Third Proportional to 505,074 and 1,122,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,074 and 1,122,249 is: 2,493,580.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,074 : 1,122,249 = 1,122,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,074/1,122,249 = 1,122,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,074x = 1,122,249 × 1,122,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,074x = 1,259,442,818,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,442,818,001/505,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,493,580.78
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