Finding the Third Proportional to 508,336 and 1,100,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,336 and 1,100,354 is: 2,381,847.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,336 : 1,100,354 = 1,100,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,336/1,100,354 = 1,100,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,336x = 1,100,354 × 1,100,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,336x = 1,210,778,925,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,778,925,316/508,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,381,847.69
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