Finding the Third Proportional to 506,770 and 1,101,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,770 and 1,101,746 is: 2,395,256.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,770 : 1,101,746 = 1,101,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,770/1,101,746 = 1,101,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,770x = 1,101,746 × 1,101,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,770x = 1,213,844,248,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,844,248,516/506,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,395,256.72
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