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Finding the Third Proportional to 500,002 and 1,094,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 500,002 and 1,094,970 is: 2,397,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,002 : 1,094,970 = 1,094,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,002/1,094,970 = 1,094,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,002x = 1,094,970 × 1,094,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,002x = 1,198,959,300,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,959,300,900/500,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397,909.01

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