Finding the Third Proportional to 501,572 and 1,083,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 501,572 and 1,083,093 is: 2,338,827.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,572 : 1,083,093 = 1,083,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,572/1,083,093 = 1,083,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,572x = 1,083,093 × 1,083,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,572x = 1,173,090,446,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,173,090,446,649/501,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,338,827.62
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