Finding the Third Proportional to 504,909 and 1,088,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,909 and 1,088,550 is: 2,346,840.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,909 : 1,088,550 = 1,088,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,909/1,088,550 = 1,088,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,909x = 1,088,550 × 1,088,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,909x = 1,184,941,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,941,102,500/504,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346,840.92
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