Finding the Third Proportional to 505,622 and 1,081,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,622 and 1,081,228 is: 2,312,110.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,622 : 1,081,228 = 1,081,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,622/1,081,228 = 1,081,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,622x = 1,081,228 × 1,081,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,622x = 1,169,053,987,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,169,053,987,984/505,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,312,110.60
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