Finding the Third Proportional to 504,904 and 1,088,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,904 and 1,088,540 is: 2,346,821.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,904 : 1,088,540 = 1,088,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,904/1,088,540 = 1,088,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,904x = 1,088,540 × 1,088,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,904x = 1,184,919,331,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,919,331,600/504,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346,821.04
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