Finding the Third Proportional to 505,084 and 1,122,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,084 and 1,122,276 is: 2,493,651.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,084 : 1,122,276 = 1,122,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,084/1,122,276 = 1,122,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,084x = 1,122,276 × 1,122,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,084x = 1,259,503,420,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,503,420,176/505,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,493,651.39
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