Finding the Third Proportional to 505,088 and 1,122,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,088 and 1,122,284 is: 2,493,667.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,088 : 1,122,284 = 1,122,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,088/1,122,284 = 1,122,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,088x = 1,122,284 × 1,122,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,088x = 1,259,521,376,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,259,521,376,656/505,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,493,667.20
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