Finding the Third Proportional to 504,291 and 1,079,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,291 and 1,079,937 is: 2,312,680.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,291 : 1,079,937 = 1,079,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,291/1,079,937 = 1,079,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,291x = 1,079,937 × 1,079,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,291x = 1,166,263,923,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,263,923,969/504,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,312,680.42
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