Finding the Third Proportional to 500,840 and 1,181,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,840 and 1,181,093 is: 2,785,282.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,840 : 1,181,093 = 1,181,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,840/1,181,093 = 1,181,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,840x = 1,181,093 × 1,181,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,840x = 1,394,980,674,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,394,980,674,649/500,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,785,282.08
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