Finding the Third Proportional to 492,028 and 1,065,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,028 and 1,065,664 is: 2,308,079.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,028 : 1,065,664 = 1,065,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,028/1,065,664 = 1,065,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,028x = 1,065,664 × 1,065,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,028x = 1,135,639,760,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,135,639,760,896/492,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,308,079.54
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