Finding the Third Proportional to 504,936 and 1,104,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,936 and 1,104,888 is: 2,417,687.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,936 : 1,104,888 = 1,104,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,936/1,104,888 = 1,104,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,936x = 1,104,888 × 1,104,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,936x = 1,220,777,492,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,777,492,544/504,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,417,687.57
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