Finding the Third Proportional to 508,700 and 1,105,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,700 and 1,105,882 is: 2,404,118.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,700 : 1,105,882 = 1,105,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,700/1,105,882 = 1,105,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,700x = 1,105,882 × 1,105,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,700x = 1,222,974,997,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,974,997,924/508,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404,118.34
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