Finding the Third Proportional to 504,920 and 1,088,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,920 and 1,088,572 is: 2,346,884.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,920 : 1,088,572 = 1,088,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,920/1,088,572 = 1,088,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,920x = 1,088,572 × 1,088,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,920x = 1,184,988,999,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,988,999,184/504,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346,884.65
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