Finding the Third Proportional to 505,824 and 1,058,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,824 and 1,058,408 is: 2,214,658.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,824 : 1,058,408 = 1,058,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,824/1,058,408 = 1,058,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,824x = 1,058,408 × 1,058,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,824x = 1,120,227,494,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,227,494,464/505,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,214,658.65
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