Finding the Third Proportional to 500,094 and 1,080,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,094 and 1,080,153 is: 2,333,022.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,094 : 1,080,153 = 1,080,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,094/1,080,153 = 1,080,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,094x = 1,080,153 × 1,080,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,094x = 1,166,730,503,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,166,730,503,409/500,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,333,022.40
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