Finding the Third Proportional to 508,334 and 1,100,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,334 and 1,100,350 is: 2,381,839.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,334 : 1,100,350 = 1,100,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,334/1,100,350 = 1,100,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,334x = 1,100,350 × 1,100,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,334x = 1,210,770,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,770,122,500/508,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,381,839.74
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