Finding the Third Proportional to 508,614 and 1,104,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,614 and 1,104,624 is: 2,399,057.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,614 : 1,104,624 = 1,104,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,614/1,104,624 = 1,104,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,614x = 1,104,624 × 1,104,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,614x = 1,220,194,181,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,194,181,376/508,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,057.40
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