Finding the Third Proportional to 500,570 and 1,079,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,570 and 1,079,380 is: 2,327,469.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,570 : 1,079,380 = 1,079,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,570/1,079,380 = 1,079,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,570x = 1,079,380 × 1,079,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,570x = 1,165,061,184,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,165,061,184,400/500,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,327,469.05
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