Finding the Third Proportional to 504,886 and 1,080,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,886 and 1,080,696 is: 2,313,203.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,886 : 1,080,696 = 1,080,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,886/1,080,696 = 1,080,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,886x = 1,080,696 × 1,080,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,886x = 1,167,903,844,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,903,844,416/504,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,313,203.07
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