Finding the Third Proportional to 508,260 and 1,105,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,260 and 1,105,053 is: 2,402,593.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,260 : 1,105,053 = 1,105,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,260/1,105,053 = 1,105,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,260x = 1,105,053 × 1,105,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,260x = 1,221,142,132,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,221,142,132,809/508,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,593.42
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