Finding the Third Proportional to 505,284 and 1,080,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,284 and 1,080,588 is: 2,310,919.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,284 : 1,080,588 = 1,080,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,284/1,080,588 = 1,080,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,284x = 1,080,588 × 1,080,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,284x = 1,167,670,425,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,670,425,744/505,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,310,919.06
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