Finding the Third Proportional to 504,954 and 1,106,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,954 and 1,106,487 is: 2,424,603.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,954 : 1,106,487 = 1,106,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,954/1,106,487 = 1,106,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,954x = 1,106,487 × 1,106,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,954x = 1,224,313,481,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,224,313,481,169/504,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,424,603.99
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