Finding the Third Proportional to 508,040 and 1,103,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,040 and 1,103,632 is: 2,397,456.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,040 : 1,103,632 = 1,103,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,040/1,103,632 = 1,103,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,040x = 1,103,632 × 1,103,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,040x = 1,218,003,591,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,218,003,591,424/508,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,397,456.09
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