Finding the Third Proportional to 505,026 and 1,080,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,026 and 1,080,990 is: 2,313,820.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,026 : 1,080,990 = 1,080,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,026/1,080,990 = 1,080,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,026x = 1,080,990 × 1,080,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,026x = 1,168,539,380,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,168,539,380,100/505,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,313,820.24
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