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Finding the Third Proportional to 505,327 and 1,094,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 505,327 and 1,094,749 is: 2,371,682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,327 : 1,094,749 = 1,094,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,327/1,094,749 = 1,094,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,327x = 1,094,749 × 1,094,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,327x = 1,198,475,373,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,475,373,001/505,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371,682.84

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