Finding the Third Proportional to 503,566 and 1,030,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,566 and 1,030,392 is: 2,108,378.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,566 : 1,030,392 = 1,030,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,566/1,030,392 = 1,030,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,566x = 1,030,392 × 1,030,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,566x = 1,061,707,673,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,061,707,673,664/503,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,108,378.39
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