Finding the Third Proportional to 505,647 and 1,086,333.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,647 and 1,086,333.50 is: 2,333,882.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,647 : 1,086,333.50 = 1,086,333.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,647/1,086,333.50 = 1,086,333.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,647x = 1,086,333.50 × 1,086,333.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,647x = 1,180,120,473,222.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,180,120,473,222.25/505,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,333,882.08
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