Finding the Third Proportional to 505,584 and 1,073,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,584 and 1,073,376 is: 2,278,822.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,584 : 1,073,376 = 1,073,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,584/1,073,376 = 1,073,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,584x = 1,073,376 × 1,073,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,584x = 1,152,136,037,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,152,136,037,376/505,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,278,822.19
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