Finding the Third Proportional to 506,710 and 1,101,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,710 and 1,101,035 is: 2,392,449.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,710 : 1,101,035 = 1,101,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,710/1,101,035 = 1,101,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,710x = 1,101,035 × 1,101,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,710x = 1,212,278,071,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,212,278,071,225/506,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,392,449.47
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