Finding the Third Proportional to 502,910 and 1,084,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,910 and 1,084,552 is: 2,338,893.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,910 : 1,084,552 = 1,084,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,910/1,084,552 = 1,084,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,910x = 1,084,552 × 1,084,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,910x = 1,176,253,040,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,176,253,040,704/502,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,338,893.72
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