Finding the Third Proportional to 487,092 and 764,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,092 and 764,292 is: 1,199,244.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,092 : 764,292 = 764,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,092/764,292 = 764,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,092x = 764,292 × 764,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,092x = 584,142,261,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,142,261,264/487,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199,244.21
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