Finding the Third Proportional to 508,077 and 1,119,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,077 and 1,119,834 is: 2,468,185.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,077 : 1,119,834 = 1,119,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,077/1,119,834 = 1,119,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,077x = 1,119,834 × 1,119,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,077x = 1,254,028,187,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,254,028,187,556/508,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,468,185.31
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