Finding the Third Proportional to 501,414 and 1,102,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 501,414 and 1,102,044 is: 2,422,152.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,414 : 1,102,044 = 1,102,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,414/1,102,044 = 1,102,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,414x = 1,102,044 × 1,102,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,414x = 1,214,500,977,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,214,500,977,936/501,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,422,152.11
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