Finding the Third Proportional to 508,728 and 1,104,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,728 and 1,104,936 is: 2,399,874.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,728 : 1,104,936 = 1,104,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,728/1,104,936 = 1,104,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,728x = 1,104,936 × 1,104,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,728x = 1,220,883,564,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,883,564,096/508,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,874.91
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