Finding the Third Proportional to 500,722 and 1,113,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,722 and 1,113,393 is: 2,475,713.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,722 : 1,113,393 = 1,113,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,722/1,113,393 = 1,113,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,722x = 1,113,393 × 1,113,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,722x = 1,239,643,972,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,643,972,449/500,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,475,713.02
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