Finding the Third Proportional to 506,736 and 1,101,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,736 and 1,101,087 is: 2,392,552.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,736 : 1,101,087 = 1,101,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,736/1,101,087 = 1,101,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,736x = 1,101,087 × 1,101,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,736x = 1,212,392,581,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,212,392,581,569/506,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,392,552.69
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