Finding the Third Proportional to 502,764 and 1,084,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,764 and 1,084,248 is: 2,338,261.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,764 : 1,084,248 = 1,084,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,764/1,084,248 = 1,084,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,764x = 1,084,248 × 1,084,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,764x = 1,175,593,725,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,175,593,725,504/502,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,338,261.54
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