Finding the Third Proportional to 504,800 and 1,088,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,800 and 1,088,296 is: 2,346,252.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,800 : 1,088,296 = 1,088,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,800/1,088,296 = 1,088,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,800x = 1,088,296 × 1,088,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,800x = 1,184,388,183,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,388,183,616/504,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346,252.34
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