Finding the Third Proportional to 506,958 and 1,107,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,958 and 1,107,403 is: 2,419,019.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,958 : 1,107,403 = 1,107,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,958/1,107,403 = 1,107,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,958x = 1,107,403 × 1,107,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,958x = 1,226,341,404,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,226,341,404,409/506,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,419,019.73
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