Finding the Third Proportional to 508,942 and 1,105,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,942 and 1,105,580 is: 2,401,662.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,942 : 1,105,580 = 1,105,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,942/1,105,580 = 1,105,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,942x = 1,105,580 × 1,105,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,942x = 1,222,307,136,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,307,136,400/508,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,401,662.93
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