Finding the Third Proportional to 492,162 and 759,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,162 and 759,230 is: 1,171,220.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,162 : 759,230 = 759,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,162/759,230 = 759,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,162x = 759,230 × 759,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,162x = 576,430,192,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,430,192,900/492,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,171,220.44
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