Finding the Third Proportional to 502,906 and 1,084,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,906 and 1,084,544 is: 2,338,877.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,906 : 1,084,544 = 1,084,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,906/1,084,544 = 1,084,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,906x = 1,084,544 × 1,084,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,906x = 1,176,235,687,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,176,235,687,936/502,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,338,877.82
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