Finding the Third Proportional to 492,030 and 1,058,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,030 and 1,058,236 is: 2,276,006.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,030 : 1,058,236 = 1,058,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,030/1,058,236 = 1,058,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,030x = 1,058,236 × 1,058,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,030x = 1,119,863,431,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,119,863,431,696/492,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,276,006.41
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