Finding the Third Proportional to 504,950 and 1,104,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,950 and 1,104,912 is: 2,417,725.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,950 : 1,104,912 = 1,104,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,950/1,104,912 = 1,104,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,950x = 1,104,912 × 1,104,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,950x = 1,220,830,527,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,830,527,744/504,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,417,725.57
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