Finding the Third Proportional to 506,248 and 1,113,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,248 and 1,113,552 is: 2,449,388.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,248 : 1,113,552 = 1,113,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,248/1,113,552 = 1,113,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,248x = 1,113,552 × 1,113,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,248x = 1,239,998,056,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,239,998,056,704/506,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,449,388.55
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