Finding the Third Proportional to 505,423 and 1,099,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,423 and 1,099,420 is: 2,391,510.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,423 : 1,099,420 = 1,099,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,423/1,099,420 = 1,099,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,423x = 1,099,420 × 1,099,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,423x = 1,208,724,336,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,208,724,336,400/505,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,391,510.35
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