Finding the Third Proportional to 504,704 and 1,107,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,704 and 1,107,712 is: 2,431,179.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,704 : 1,107,712 = 1,107,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,704/1,107,712 = 1,107,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,704x = 1,107,712 × 1,107,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,704x = 1,227,025,874,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,227,025,874,944/504,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,431,179.22
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