Finding the Third Proportional to 508,109 and 1,104,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,109 and 1,104,793 is: 2,402,176.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,109 : 1,104,793 = 1,104,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,109/1,104,793 = 1,104,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,109x = 1,104,793 × 1,104,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,109x = 1,220,567,572,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,567,572,849/508,109 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,402,176.64
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