Finding the Third Proportional to 505,080 and 1,109,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,080 and 1,109,790 is: 2,438,492.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,080 : 1,109,790 = 1,109,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,080/1,109,790 = 1,109,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,080x = 1,109,790 × 1,109,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,080x = 1,231,633,844,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,231,633,844,100/505,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,438,492.60
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