Finding the Third Proportional to 505,005 and 1,080,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,005 and 1,080,948 is: 2,313,736.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,005 : 1,080,948 = 1,080,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,005/1,080,948 = 1,080,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,005x = 1,080,948 × 1,080,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,005x = 1,168,448,578,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,448,578,704/505,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,313,736.65
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