Finding the Third Proportional to 491,044.50 and 1,057,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,044.50 and 1,057,176 is: 2,276,007.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,044.50 : 1,057,176 = 1,057,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,044.50/1,057,176 = 1,057,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,044.50x = 1,057,176 × 1,057,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,044.50x = 1,117,621,094,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,117,621,094,976/491,044.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,276,007.77
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