Finding the Third Proportional to 505,604 and 1,092,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,604 and 1,092,296 is: 2,359,772.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,604 : 1,092,296 = 1,092,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,604/1,092,296 = 1,092,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,604x = 1,092,296 × 1,092,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,604x = 1,193,110,551,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,193,110,551,616/505,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,359,772.77
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