Finding the Third Proportional to 504,911 and 1,088,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,911 and 1,088,554 is: 2,346,848.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,911 : 1,088,554 = 1,088,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,911/1,088,554 = 1,088,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,911x = 1,088,554 × 1,088,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,911x = 1,184,949,810,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,949,810,916/504,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346,848.87
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