Finding the Third Proportional to 506,224 and 1,069,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,224 and 1,069,368 is: 2,258,976.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,224 : 1,069,368 = 1,069,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,224/1,069,368 = 1,069,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,224x = 1,069,368 × 1,069,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,224x = 1,143,547,919,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,143,547,919,424/506,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,258,976.10
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