Finding the Third Proportional to 505,160 and 1,080,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,160 and 1,080,364 is: 2,310,528.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,160 : 1,080,364 = 1,080,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,160/1,080,364 = 1,080,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,160x = 1,080,364 × 1,080,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,160x = 1,167,186,372,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,186,372,496/505,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,310,528.10
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