Finding the Third Proportional to 504,888 and 1,080,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,888 and 1,080,700 is: 2,313,211.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,888 : 1,080,700 = 1,080,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,888/1,080,700 = 1,080,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,888x = 1,080,700 × 1,080,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,888x = 1,167,912,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,912,490,000/504,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,313,211.03
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