Finding the Third Proportional to 508,930 and 1,059,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,930 and 1,059,740 is: 2,206,686.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,930 : 1,059,740 = 1,059,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,930/1,059,740 = 1,059,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,930x = 1,059,740 × 1,059,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,930x = 1,123,048,867,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,123,048,867,600/508,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,206,686.32
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