Finding the Third Proportional to 508,266 and 1,105,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,266 and 1,105,065 is: 2,402,617.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,266 : 1,105,065 = 1,105,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,266/1,105,065 = 1,105,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,266x = 1,105,065 × 1,105,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,266x = 1,221,168,654,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,221,168,654,225/508,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,617.24
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