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Finding the Third Proportional to 505,663 and 1,086,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 505,663 and 1,086,367 is: 2,333,952.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,663 : 1,086,367 = 1,086,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,663/1,086,367 = 1,086,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,663x = 1,086,367 × 1,086,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,663x = 1,180,193,258,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,193,258,689/505,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333,952.18

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