Finding the Third Proportional to 491,284.50 and 1,041,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 491,284.50 and 1,041,615 is: 2,208,418.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
491,284.50 : 1,041,615 = 1,041,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
491,284.50/1,041,615 = 1,041,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
491,284.50x = 1,041,615 × 1,041,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
491,284.50x = 1,084,961,808,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,084,961,808,225/491,284.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,208,418.56
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