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Finding the Third Proportional to 508,467.79 and 1,094,771.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 508,467.79 and 1,094,771.22 is: 2,357,128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,467.79 : 1,094,771.22 = 1,094,771.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,467.79/1,094,771.22 = 1,094,771.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,467.79x = 1,094,771.22 × 1,094,771.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,467.79x = 1,198,524,017,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,524,017,811.85/508,467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357,128.70

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