Finding the Third Proportional to 506,246 and 1,113,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,246 and 1,113,548 is: 2,449,380.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,246 : 1,113,548 = 1,113,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,246/1,113,548 = 1,113,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,246x = 1,113,548 × 1,113,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,246x = 1,239,989,148,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,989,148,304/506,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,449,380.63
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