Finding the Third Proportional to 506,232 and 1,069,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,232 and 1,069,383 is: 2,259,003.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,232 : 1,069,383 = 1,069,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,232/1,069,383 = 1,069,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,232x = 1,069,383 × 1,069,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,232x = 1,143,580,000,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,143,580,000,689/506,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,259,003.78
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