Finding the Third Proportional to 508,026 and 1,119,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,026 and 1,119,714 is: 2,467,904.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,026 : 1,119,714 = 1,119,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,026/1,119,714 = 1,119,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,026x = 1,119,714 × 1,119,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,026x = 1,253,759,441,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,253,759,441,796/508,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,467,904.09
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