Finding the Third Proportional to 505,267 and 1,080,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,267 and 1,080,544 is: 2,310,808.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,267 : 1,080,544 = 1,080,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,267/1,080,544 = 1,080,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,267x = 1,080,544 × 1,080,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,267x = 1,167,575,335,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,575,335,936/505,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,310,808.61
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