Finding the Third Proportional to 504,972 and 1,100,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,972 and 1,100,336 is: 2,397,636.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,972 : 1,100,336 = 1,100,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,972/1,100,336 = 1,100,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,972x = 1,100,336 × 1,100,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,972x = 1,210,739,312,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,739,312,896/504,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,397,636.53
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