Finding the Third Proportional to 490,822.50 and 1,070,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 490,822.50 and 1,070,340 is: 2,334,097.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
490,822.50 : 1,070,340 = 1,070,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
490,822.50/1,070,340 = 1,070,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
490,822.50x = 1,070,340 × 1,070,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
490,822.50x = 1,145,627,715,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,145,627,715,600/490,822.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,334,097.80
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