Finding the Third Proportional to 492,102 and 1,065,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,102 and 1,065,825 is: 2,308,429.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,102 : 1,065,825 = 1,065,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,102/1,065,825 = 1,065,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,102x = 1,065,825 × 1,065,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,102x = 1,135,982,930,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,135,982,930,625/492,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,308,429.82
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