Finding the Third Proportional to 506,994 and 1,101,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,994 and 1,101,570 is: 2,393,433.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,994 : 1,101,570 = 1,101,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,994/1,101,570 = 1,101,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,994x = 1,101,570 × 1,101,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,994x = 1,213,456,464,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,456,464,900/506,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,393,433.58
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