Finding the Third Proportional to 502,650 and 1,084,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,650 and 1,084,026 is: 2,337,834.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,650 : 1,084,026 = 1,084,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,650/1,084,026 = 1,084,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,650x = 1,084,026 × 1,084,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,650x = 1,175,112,368,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,175,112,368,676/502,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,337,834.22
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