Finding the Third Proportional to 504,974 and 1,100,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,974 and 1,100,340 is: 2,397,644.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,974 : 1,100,340 = 1,100,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,974/1,100,340 = 1,100,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,974x = 1,100,340 × 1,100,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,974x = 1,210,748,115,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,210,748,115,600/504,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,397,644.46
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