Finding the Third Proportional to 490,752 and 1,058,838.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,752 and 1,058,838.75 is: 2,284,533.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,752 : 1,058,838.75 = 1,058,838.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,752/1,058,838.75 = 1,058,838.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,752x = 1,058,838.75 × 1,058,838.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,752x = 1,121,139,498,501.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,139,498,501.56/490,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,284,533.73
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