Finding the Third Proportional to 500,702 and 1,113,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,702 and 1,113,351 is: 2,475,625.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,702 : 1,113,351 = 1,113,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,702/1,113,351 = 1,113,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,702x = 1,113,351 × 1,113,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,702x = 1,239,550,449,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,550,449,201/500,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,625.12
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