Finding the Third Proportional to 504,540 and 1,103,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,540 and 1,103,688 is: 2,414,332.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,540 : 1,103,688 = 1,103,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,540/1,103,688 = 1,103,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,540x = 1,103,688 × 1,103,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,540x = 1,218,127,201,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,218,127,201,344/504,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,414,332.27
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