Finding the Third Proportional to 505,260 and 1,080,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,260 and 1,080,531 is: 2,310,785.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,260 : 1,080,531 = 1,080,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,260/1,080,531 = 1,080,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,260x = 1,080,531 × 1,080,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,260x = 1,167,547,241,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,547,241,961/505,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,310,785.03
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