Finding the Third Proportional to 490,686 and 1,058,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,686 and 1,058,709 is: 2,284,281.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,686 : 1,058,709 = 1,058,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,686/1,058,709 = 1,058,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,686x = 1,058,709 × 1,058,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,686x = 1,120,864,746,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,864,746,681/490,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,284,281.08
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