Finding the Third Proportional to 508,010 and 1,119,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,010 and 1,119,688 is: 2,467,867.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,010 : 1,119,688 = 1,119,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,010/1,119,688 = 1,119,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,010x = 1,119,688 × 1,119,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,010x = 1,253,701,217,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,253,701,217,344/508,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,467,867.20
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