Finding the Third Proportional to 508,290 and 1,105,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,290 and 1,105,128 is: 2,402,777.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,290 : 1,105,128 = 1,105,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,290/1,105,128 = 1,105,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,290x = 1,105,128 × 1,105,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,290x = 1,221,307,896,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,221,307,896,384/508,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,777.74
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