Finding the Third Proportional to 504,928 and 1,088,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,928 and 1,088,588 is: 2,346,916.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,928 : 1,088,588 = 1,088,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,928/1,088,588 = 1,088,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,928x = 1,088,588 × 1,088,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,928x = 1,185,023,833,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,185,023,833,744/504,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346,916.46
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