Finding the Third Proportional to 502,594 and 1,083,917
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,594 and 1,083,917 is: 2,337,624.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,594 : 1,083,917 = 1,083,917 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,594/1,083,917 = 1,083,917/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,594x = 1,083,917 × 1,083,917 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,594x = 1,174,876,062,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,174,876,062,889/502,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,337,624.53
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