Finding the Third Proportional to 508,616 and 1,104,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,616 and 1,104,628 is: 2,399,065.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,616 : 1,104,628 = 1,104,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,616/1,104,628 = 1,104,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,616x = 1,104,628 × 1,104,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,616x = 1,220,203,018,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,203,018,384/508,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,065.34
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