Finding the Third Proportional to 505,818 and 1,083,381.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,818 and 1,083,381.75 is: 2,320,431.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,818 : 1,083,381.75 = 1,083,381.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,818/1,083,381.75 = 1,083,381.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,818x = 1,083,381.75 × 1,083,381.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,818x = 1,173,716,016,233.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,173,716,016,233.06/505,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,320,431.49
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