Finding the Third Proportional to 506,226 and 1,069,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,226 and 1,069,371 is: 2,258,979.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,226 : 1,069,371 = 1,069,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,226/1,069,371 = 1,069,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,226x = 1,069,371 × 1,069,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,226x = 1,143,554,335,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,143,554,335,641/506,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,258,979.85
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