Finding the Third Proportional to 492,124 and 1,073,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,124 and 1,073,185 is: 2,340,316.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,124 : 1,073,185 = 1,073,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,124/1,073,185 = 1,073,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,124x = 1,073,185 × 1,073,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,124x = 1,151,726,044,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,151,726,044,225/492,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,340,316.76
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