Finding the Third Proportional to 504,932 and 1,106,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,932 and 1,106,430 is: 2,424,459.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,932 : 1,106,430 = 1,106,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,932/1,106,430 = 1,106,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,932x = 1,106,430 × 1,106,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,932x = 1,224,187,344,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,224,187,344,900/504,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,424,459.82
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