Finding the Third Proportional to 508,401 and 1,105,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,401 and 1,105,335 is: 2,403,153.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,401 : 1,105,335 = 1,105,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,401/1,105,335 = 1,105,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,401x = 1,105,335 × 1,105,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,401x = 1,221,765,462,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,221,765,462,225/508,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,403,153.15
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