Finding the Third Proportional to 500,832 and 1,181,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,832 and 1,181,090 is: 2,785,312.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,832 : 1,181,090 = 1,181,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,832/1,181,090 = 1,181,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,832x = 1,181,090 × 1,181,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,832x = 1,394,973,588,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,394,973,588,100/500,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,785,312.42
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