Finding the Third Proportional to 505,924 and 1,077,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,924 and 1,077,393 is: 2,294,367.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,924 : 1,077,393 = 1,077,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,924/1,077,393 = 1,077,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,924x = 1,077,393 × 1,077,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,924x = 1,160,775,676,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,160,775,676,449/505,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,294,367.68
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