Finding the Third Proportional to 504,984 and 1,088,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,984 and 1,088,688 is: 2,347,087.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,984 : 1,088,688 = 1,088,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,984/1,088,688 = 1,088,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,984x = 1,088,688 × 1,088,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,984x = 1,185,241,561,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,185,241,561,344/504,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,347,087.36
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