Finding the Third Proportional to 506,590 and 802,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,590 and 802,167 is: 1,270,202.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,590 : 802,167 = 802,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,590/802,167 = 802,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,590x = 802,167 × 802,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,590x = 643,471,895,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,471,895,889/506,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,270,202.52
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