Finding the Third Proportional to 508,740 and 1,106,055
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,740 and 1,106,055 is: 2,404,681.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,740 : 1,106,055 = 1,106,055 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,740/1,106,055 = 1,106,055/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,740x = 1,106,055 × 1,106,055 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,740x = 1,223,357,663,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,223,357,663,025/508,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404,681.49
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