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Finding the Third Proportional to 501,131 and 1,092,710

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Solution

The third proportional to 501,131 and 1,092,710 is: 2,382,640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501,131 : 1,092,710 = 1,092,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501,131/1,092,710 = 1,092,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501,131x = 1,092,710 × 1,092,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501,131x = 1,194,015,144,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,015,144,100/501,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382,640.75

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