Finding the Third Proportional to 508,326 and 1,100,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,326 and 1,100,337 is: 2,381,820.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,326 : 1,100,337 = 1,100,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,326/1,100,337 = 1,100,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,326x = 1,100,337 × 1,100,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,326x = 1,210,741,513,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,741,513,569/508,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,381,820.94
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