Finding the Third Proportional to 492,156 and 703,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,156 and 703,778 is: 1,006,395.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,156 : 703,778 = 703,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,156/703,778 = 703,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,156x = 703,778 × 703,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,156x = 495,303,473,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,303,473,284/492,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,395.28
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