Finding the Third Proportional to 508,512 and 1,096,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,512 and 1,096,992 is: 2,366,495.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,512 : 1,096,992 = 1,096,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,512/1,096,992 = 1,096,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,512x = 1,096,992 × 1,096,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,512x = 1,203,391,448,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,203,391,448,064/508,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,366,495.67
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