Finding the Third Proportional to 504,794 and 1,104,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,794 and 1,104,634 is: 2,417,255.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,794 : 1,104,634 = 1,104,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,794/1,104,634 = 1,104,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,794x = 1,104,634 × 1,104,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,794x = 1,220,216,273,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,216,273,956/504,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,417,255.90
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