Finding the Third Proportional to 508,720 and 1,068,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,720 and 1,068,632 is: 2,244,799.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,720 : 1,068,632 = 1,068,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,720/1,068,632 = 1,068,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,720x = 1,068,632 × 1,068,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,720x = 1,141,974,351,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,141,974,351,424/508,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,244,799.40
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