Finding the Third Proportional to 506,292 and 1,113,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,292 and 1,113,640 is: 2,449,562.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,292 : 1,113,640 = 1,113,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,292/1,113,640 = 1,113,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,292x = 1,113,640 × 1,113,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,292x = 1,240,194,049,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,240,194,049,600/506,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,449,562.80
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