Finding the Third Proportional to 505,089 and 1,027,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,089 and 1,027,586 is: 2,090,587.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,089 : 1,027,586 = 1,027,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,089/1,027,586 = 1,027,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,089x = 1,027,586 × 1,027,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,089x = 1,055,932,987,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,055,932,987,396/505,089 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,090,587.97
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