Finding the Third Proportional to 503,830 and 1,064,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 503,830 and 1,064,532 is: 2,249,227.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,830 : 1,064,532 = 1,064,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,830/1,064,532 = 1,064,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,830x = 1,064,532 × 1,064,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,830x = 1,133,228,379,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,133,228,379,024/503,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,249,227.67
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