Finding the Third Proportional to 508,386 and 1,105,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,386 and 1,105,316 is: 2,403,141.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,386 : 1,105,316 = 1,105,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,386/1,105,316 = 1,105,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,386x = 1,105,316 × 1,105,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,386x = 1,221,723,459,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,221,723,459,856/508,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,403,141.43
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