Finding the Third Proportional to 507,890 and 1,083,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 507,890 and 1,083,280 is: 2,310,530.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,890 : 1,083,280 = 1,083,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,890/1,083,280 = 1,083,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,890x = 1,083,280 × 1,083,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,890x = 1,173,495,558,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,173,495,558,400/507,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,310,530.94
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