Finding the Third Proportional to 509,444 and 1,060,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 509,444 and 1,060,236 is: 2,206,523.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
509,444 : 1,060,236 = 1,060,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
509,444/1,060,236 = 1,060,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
509,444x = 1,060,236 × 1,060,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
509,444x = 1,124,100,375,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,124,100,375,696/509,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,206,523.93
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