Finding the Third Proportional to 504,454 and 1,070,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,454 and 1,070,396 is: 2,271,262.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,454 : 1,070,396 = 1,070,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,454/1,070,396 = 1,070,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,454x = 1,070,396 × 1,070,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,454x = 1,145,747,596,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,145,747,596,816/504,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,271,262.78
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