Finding the Third Proportional to 506,456 and 1,080,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,456 and 1,080,710 is: 2,306,091.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,456 : 1,080,710 = 1,080,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,456/1,080,710 = 1,080,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,456x = 1,080,710 × 1,080,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,456x = 1,167,934,104,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,934,104,100/506,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,306,091.95
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