Finding the Third Proportional to 504,159 and 1,107,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,159 and 1,107,696 is: 2,433,737.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,159 : 1,107,696 = 1,107,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,159/1,107,696 = 1,107,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,159x = 1,107,696 × 1,107,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,159x = 1,226,990,428,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,226,990,428,416/504,159 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,433,737.03
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