Finding the Third Proportional to 508,324 and 1,100,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,324 and 1,100,332 is: 2,381,808.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,324 : 1,100,332 = 1,100,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,324/1,100,332 = 1,100,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,324x = 1,100,332 × 1,100,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,324x = 1,210,730,510,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,730,510,224/508,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,381,808.67
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