Finding the Third Proportional to 506,999 and 1,101,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 506,999 and 1,101,586 is: 2,393,479.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
506,999 : 1,101,586 = 1,101,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
506,999/1,101,586 = 1,101,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
506,999x = 1,101,586 × 1,101,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
506,999x = 1,213,491,715,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,213,491,715,396/506,999 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,393,479.50
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