Finding the Third Proportional to 506,754 and 1,101,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,754 and 1,101,715 is: 2,395,197.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,754 : 1,101,715 = 1,101,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,754/1,101,715 = 1,101,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,754x = 1,101,715 × 1,101,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,754x = 1,213,775,941,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,775,941,225/506,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,197.55
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