Finding the Third Proportional to 503,520 and 1,095,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,520 and 1,095,579 is: 2,383,804.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,520 : 1,095,579 = 1,095,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,520/1,095,579 = 1,095,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,520x = 1,095,579 × 1,095,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,520x = 1,200,293,345,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,200,293,345,241/503,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,383,804.71
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