Finding the Third Proportional to 500,630 and 1,036,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,630 and 1,036,748 is: 2,146,987.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,630 : 1,036,748 = 1,036,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,630/1,036,748 = 1,036,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,630x = 1,036,748 × 1,036,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,630x = 1,074,846,415,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,846,415,504/500,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,146,987.63
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