Finding the Third Proportional to 508,734 and 1,104,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,734 and 1,104,948 is: 2,399,898.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,734 : 1,104,948 = 1,104,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,734/1,104,948 = 1,104,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,734x = 1,104,948 × 1,104,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,734x = 1,220,910,082,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,910,082,704/508,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,898.73
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