Finding the Third Proportional to 490,712 and 1,051,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,712 and 1,051,376 is: 2,252,627.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,712 : 1,051,376 = 1,051,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,712/1,051,376 = 1,051,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,712x = 1,051,376 × 1,051,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,712x = 1,105,391,493,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,105,391,493,376/490,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,252,627.80
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