Finding the Third Proportional to 508,842 and 1,069,989.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,842 and 1,069,989.75 is: 2,249,967.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,842 : 1,069,989.75 = 1,069,989.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,842/1,069,989.75 = 1,069,989.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,842x = 1,069,989.75 × 1,069,989.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,842x = 1,144,878,065,105.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,144,878,065,105.06/508,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,249,967.70
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