Finding the Third Proportional to 505,548 and 1,100,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,548 and 1,100,367 is: 2,395,039.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,548 : 1,100,367 = 1,100,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,548/1,100,367 = 1,100,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,548x = 1,100,367 × 1,100,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,548x = 1,210,807,534,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,807,534,689/505,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,039.71
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