Finding the Third Proportional to 505,370 and 1,094,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,370 and 1,094,771 is: 2,371,576.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,370 : 1,094,771 = 1,094,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,370/1,094,771 = 1,094,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,370x = 1,094,771 × 1,094,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,370x = 1,198,523,542,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,198,523,542,441/505,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,371,576.35
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