Finding the Third Proportional to 508,088 and 1,083,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,088 and 1,083,664 is: 2,311,268.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,088 : 1,083,664 = 1,083,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,088/1,083,664 = 1,083,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,088x = 1,083,664 × 1,083,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,088x = 1,174,327,664,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,174,327,664,896/508,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,311,268.25
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