Finding the Third Proportional to 508,746 and 1,106,067
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,746 and 1,106,067 is: 2,404,705.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,746 : 1,106,067 = 1,106,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,746/1,106,067 = 1,106,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,746x = 1,106,067 × 1,106,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,746x = 1,223,384,208,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,223,384,208,489/508,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,404,705.31
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