Finding the Third Proportional to 505,282 and 1,080,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,282 and 1,080,576 is: 2,310,876.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,282 : 1,080,576 = 1,080,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,282/1,080,576 = 1,080,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,282x = 1,080,576 × 1,080,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,282x = 1,167,644,491,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,644,491,776/505,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,310,876.88
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