Finding the Third Proportional to 508,634 and 1,104,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,634 and 1,104,660 is: 2,399,119.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,634 : 1,104,660 = 1,104,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,634/1,104,660 = 1,104,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,634x = 1,104,660 × 1,104,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,634x = 1,220,273,715,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,273,715,600/508,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,119.44
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