Finding the Third Proportional to 506,461 and 1,080,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,461 and 1,080,713 is: 2,306,081.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,461 : 1,080,713 = 1,080,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,461/1,080,713 = 1,080,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,461x = 1,080,713 × 1,080,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,461x = 1,167,940,588,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,940,588,369/506,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,306,081.99
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