Finding the Third Proportional to 506,999 and 1,101,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,999 and 1,101,580 is: 2,393,453.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,999 : 1,101,580 = 1,101,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,999/1,101,580 = 1,101,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,999x = 1,101,580 × 1,101,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,999x = 1,213,478,496,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,478,496,400/506,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,393,453.43
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