Finding the Third Proportional to 504,933 and 1,088,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,933 and 1,088,598 is: 2,346,936.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,933 : 1,088,598 = 1,088,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,933/1,088,598 = 1,088,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,933x = 1,088,598 × 1,088,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,933x = 1,185,045,605,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,185,045,605,604/504,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346,936.34
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