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Finding the Third Proportional to 505,666 and 1,086,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 505,666 and 1,086,373 is: 2,333,964.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,666 : 1,086,373 = 1,086,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,666/1,086,373 = 1,086,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,666x = 1,086,373 × 1,086,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,666x = 1,180,206,295,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,206,295,129/505,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333,964.11

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