Finding the Third Proportional to 504,896 and 1,080,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,896 and 1,080,732 is: 2,313,311.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,896 : 1,080,732 = 1,080,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,896/1,080,732 = 1,080,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,896x = 1,080,732 × 1,080,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,896x = 1,167,981,655,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,981,655,824/504,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,313,311.37
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