Finding the Third Proportional to 508,025 and 1,119,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,025 and 1,119,712 is: 2,467,900.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,025 : 1,119,712 = 1,119,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,025/1,119,712 = 1,119,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,025x = 1,119,712 × 1,119,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,025x = 1,253,754,962,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,253,754,962,944/508,025 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,467,900.13
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