Finding the Third Proportional to 502,590 and 1,083,909
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,590 and 1,083,909 is: 2,337,608.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,590 : 1,083,909 = 1,083,909 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,590/1,083,909 = 1,083,909/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,590x = 1,083,909 × 1,083,909 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,590x = 1,174,858,720,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,174,858,720,281/502,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,337,608.63
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