Finding the Third Proportional to 508,284 and 1,105,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,284 and 1,105,092 is: 2,402,649.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,284 : 1,105,092 = 1,105,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,284/1,105,092 = 1,105,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,284x = 1,105,092 × 1,105,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,284x = 1,221,228,328,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,221,228,328,464/508,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,649.56
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