Finding the Third Proportional to 504,960 and 1,100,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,960 and 1,100,316 is: 2,397,606.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,960 : 1,100,316 = 1,100,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,960/1,100,316 = 1,100,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,960x = 1,100,316 × 1,100,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,960x = 1,210,695,299,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,695,299,856/504,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,397,606.34
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