Finding the Third Proportional to 500,720 and 1,113,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,720 and 1,113,388 is: 2,475,700.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,720 : 1,113,388 = 1,113,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,720/1,113,388 = 1,113,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,720x = 1,113,388 × 1,113,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,720x = 1,239,632,838,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,632,838,544/500,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,700.67
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