Finding the Third Proportional to 508,311 and 1,058,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,311 and 1,058,760 is: 2,205,289.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,311 : 1,058,760 = 1,058,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,311/1,058,760 = 1,058,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,311x = 1,058,760 × 1,058,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,311x = 1,120,972,737,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,972,737,600/508,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,289.16
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