Finding the Third Proportional to 502,812 and 1,099,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,812 and 1,099,623 is: 2,404,816.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,812 : 1,099,623 = 1,099,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,812/1,099,623 = 1,099,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,812x = 1,099,623 × 1,099,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,812x = 1,209,170,742,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,209,170,742,129/502,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404,816.79
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