Finding the Third Proportional to 503,768 and 1,064,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,768 and 1,064,390 is: 2,248,904.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,768 : 1,064,390 = 1,064,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,768/1,064,390 = 1,064,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,768x = 1,064,390 × 1,064,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,768x = 1,132,926,072,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,132,926,072,100/503,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,248,904.40
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