Finding the Third Proportional to 486,198 and 1,011,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 486,198 and 1,011,114 is: 2,102,747.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,198 : 1,011,114 = 1,011,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,198/1,011,114 = 1,011,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,198x = 1,011,114 × 1,011,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,198x = 1,022,351,520,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,022,351,520,996/486,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,102,747.28
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