Finding the Third Proportional to 501,954 and 1,082,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 501,954 and 1,082,100 is: 2,332,764.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501,954 : 1,082,100 = 1,082,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501,954/1,082,100 = 1,082,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501,954x = 1,082,100 × 1,082,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501,954x = 1,170,940,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,170,940,410,000/501,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,332,764.38
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