Finding the Third Proportional to 503,012 and 1,080,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,012 and 1,080,929 is: 2,322,822.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,012 : 1,080,929 = 1,080,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,012/1,080,929 = 1,080,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,012x = 1,080,929 × 1,080,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,012x = 1,168,407,503,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,407,503,041/503,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,322,822.32
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