Finding the Third Proportional to 505,744 and 1,080,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,744 and 1,080,608 is: 2,308,902.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,744 : 1,080,608 = 1,080,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,744/1,080,608 = 1,080,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,744x = 1,080,608 × 1,080,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,744x = 1,167,713,649,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,713,649,664/505,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,308,902.63
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