Finding the Third Proportional to 505,159 and 1,105,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,159 and 1,105,452 is: 2,419,088.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,159 : 1,105,452 = 1,105,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,159/1,105,452 = 1,105,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,159x = 1,105,452 × 1,105,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,159x = 1,222,024,124,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,024,124,304/505,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,419,088.10
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