Finding the Third Proportional to 508,732 and 1,104,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,732 and 1,104,944 is: 2,399,890.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,732 : 1,104,944 = 1,104,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,732/1,104,944 = 1,104,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,732x = 1,104,944 × 1,104,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,732x = 1,220,901,243,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,901,243,136/508,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,890.79
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