Finding the Third Proportional to 508,628 and 1,104,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,628 and 1,104,652 is: 2,399,112.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,628 : 1,104,652 = 1,104,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,628/1,104,652 = 1,104,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,628x = 1,104,652 × 1,104,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,628x = 1,220,256,041,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,256,041,104/508,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,112.99
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