Finding the Third Proportional to 508,034 and 1,136,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,034 and 1,136,353 is: 2,541,755.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,034 : 1,136,353 = 1,136,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,034/1,136,353 = 1,136,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,034x = 1,136,353 × 1,136,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,034x = 1,291,298,140,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,291,298,140,609/508,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,541,755.36
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