Finding the Third Proportional to 508,704 and 1,105,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,704 and 1,105,890 is: 2,404,134.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,704 : 1,105,890 = 1,105,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,704/1,105,890 = 1,105,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,704x = 1,105,890 × 1,105,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,704x = 1,222,992,692,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,222,992,692,100/508,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404,134.22
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