Finding the Third Proportional to 508,622 and 1,104,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,622 and 1,104,640 is: 2,399,089.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,622 : 1,104,640 = 1,104,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,622/1,104,640 = 1,104,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,622x = 1,104,640 × 1,104,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,622x = 1,220,229,529,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,229,529,600/508,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,089.17
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