Finding the Third Proportional to 490,382 and 1,058,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,382 and 1,058,221 is: 2,283,590.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,382 : 1,058,221 = 1,058,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,382/1,058,221 = 1,058,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,382x = 1,058,221 × 1,058,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,382x = 1,119,831,684,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,119,831,684,841/490,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,283,590.52
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