Finding the Third Proportional to 505,620 and 1,081,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,620 and 1,081,224 is: 2,312,102.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,620 : 1,081,224 = 1,081,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,620/1,081,224 = 1,081,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,620x = 1,081,224 × 1,081,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,620x = 1,169,045,338,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,169,045,338,176/505,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,312,102.64
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