Finding the Third Proportional to 504,874 and 1,080,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,874 and 1,080,684 is: 2,313,206.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,874 : 1,080,684 = 1,080,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,874/1,080,684 = 1,080,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,874x = 1,080,684 × 1,080,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,874x = 1,167,877,907,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,877,907,856/504,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,313,206.68
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