Finding the Third Proportional to 508,750 and 1,104,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,750 and 1,104,976 is: 2,399,944.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,750 : 1,104,976 = 1,104,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,750/1,104,976 = 1,104,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,750x = 1,104,976 × 1,104,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,750x = 1,220,971,960,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,971,960,576/508,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,399,944.89
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