Finding the Third Proportional to 506,403 and 1,106,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,403 and 1,106,907 is: 2,419,502.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,403 : 1,106,907 = 1,106,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,403/1,106,907 = 1,106,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,403x = 1,106,907 × 1,106,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,403x = 1,225,243,106,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,225,243,106,649/506,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,419,502.07
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