Finding the Third Proportional to 504,986 and 1,088,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,986 and 1,088,692 is: 2,347,095.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,986 : 1,088,692 = 1,088,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,986/1,088,692 = 1,088,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,986x = 1,088,692 × 1,088,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,986x = 1,185,250,270,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,185,250,270,864/504,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,347,095.31
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