Finding the Third Proportional to 505,467 and 1,103,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,467 and 1,103,556 is: 2,409,328.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,467 : 1,103,556 = 1,103,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,467/1,103,556 = 1,103,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,467x = 1,103,556 × 1,103,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,467x = 1,217,835,845,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,217,835,845,136/505,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,409,328.10
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