Finding the Third Proportional to 508,494 and 1,104,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,494 and 1,104,464 is: 2,398,928.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,494 : 1,104,464 = 1,104,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,494/1,104,464 = 1,104,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,494x = 1,104,464 × 1,104,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,494x = 1,219,840,727,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,219,840,727,296/508,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,398,928.46
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