Finding the Third Proportional to 505,622 and 1,085,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,622 and 1,085,602 is: 2,330,855.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,622 : 1,085,602 = 1,085,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,622/1,085,602 = 1,085,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,622x = 1,085,602 × 1,085,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,622x = 1,178,531,702,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,178,531,702,404/505,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,330,855.27
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