Finding the Third Proportional to 508,694 and 1,105,870
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,694 and 1,105,870 is: 2,404,094.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,694 : 1,105,870 = 1,105,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,694/1,105,870 = 1,105,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,694x = 1,105,870 × 1,105,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,694x = 1,222,948,456,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,948,456,900/508,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404,094.52
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