Finding the Third Proportional to 505,366 and 1,094,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,366 and 1,094,762 is: 2,371,556.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,366 : 1,094,762 = 1,094,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,366/1,094,762 = 1,094,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,366x = 1,094,762 × 1,094,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,366x = 1,198,503,836,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,198,503,836,644/505,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,371,556.13
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