Finding the Third Proportional to 505,609 and 1,092,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,609 and 1,092,306 is: 2,359,792.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,609 : 1,092,306 = 1,092,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,609/1,092,306 = 1,092,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,609x = 1,092,306 × 1,092,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,609x = 1,193,132,397,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,193,132,397,636/505,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,359,792.64
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