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Finding the Third Proportional to 502,778 and 1,084,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 502,778 and 1,084,270 is: 2,338,291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,778 : 1,084,270 = 1,084,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,778/1,084,270 = 1,084,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,778x = 1,084,270 × 1,084,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,778x = 1,175,641,432,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,641,432,900/502,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338,291.32

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