Finding the Third Proportional to 508,330 and 1,100,343.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,330 and 1,100,343.50 is: 2,381,830.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,330 : 1,100,343.50 = 1,100,343.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,330/1,100,343.50 = 1,100,343.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,330x = 1,100,343.50 × 1,100,343.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,330x = 1,210,755,817,992.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,755,817,992.25/508,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,381,830.34
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