Finding the Third Proportional to 502,760 and 1,084,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,760 and 1,084,252 is: 2,338,297.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,760 : 1,084,252 = 1,084,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,760/1,084,252 = 1,084,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,760x = 1,084,252 × 1,084,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,760x = 1,175,602,399,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,175,602,399,504/502,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,338,297.40
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