Finding the Third Proportional to 508,350 and 1,105,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,350 and 1,105,230 is: 2,402,937.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,350 : 1,105,230 = 1,105,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,350/1,105,230 = 1,105,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,350x = 1,105,230 × 1,105,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,350x = 1,221,533,352,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,221,533,352,900/508,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,937.65
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