Finding the Third Proportional to 505,292 and 1,080,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,292 and 1,080,604 is: 2,310,950.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,292 : 1,080,604 = 1,080,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,292/1,080,604 = 1,080,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,292x = 1,080,604 × 1,080,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,292x = 1,167,705,004,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,705,004,816/505,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,310,950.91
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