Finding the Third Proportional to 505,501 and 1,100,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,501 and 1,100,268 is: 2,394,831.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,501 : 1,100,268 = 1,100,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,501/1,100,268 = 1,100,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,501x = 1,100,268 × 1,100,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,501x = 1,210,589,671,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,589,671,824/505,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,394,831.41
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