Finding the Third Proportional to 508,364 and 1,095,520.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,364 and 1,095,520.50 is: 2,360,838.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,364 : 1,095,520.50 = 1,095,520.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,364/1,095,520.50 = 1,095,520.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,364x = 1,095,520.50 × 1,095,520.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,364x = 1,200,165,165,920.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,200,165,165,920.25/508,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,360,838.23
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