Finding the Third Proportional to 503,328 and 1,064,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,328 and 1,064,955 is: 2,253,260.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,328 : 1,064,955 = 1,064,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,328/1,064,955 = 1,064,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,328x = 1,064,955 × 1,064,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,328x = 1,134,129,152,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,134,129,152,025/503,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,253,260.60
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