Finding the Third Proportional to 505,764 and 1,089,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,764 and 1,089,936 is: 2,348,843.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,764 : 1,089,936 = 1,089,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,764/1,089,936 = 1,089,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,764x = 1,089,936 × 1,089,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,764x = 1,187,960,484,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,187,960,484,096/505,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,348,843.50
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