Finding the Third Proportional to 492,174 and 703,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,174 and 703,806 is: 1,006,438.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,174 : 703,806 = 703,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,174/703,806 = 703,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,174x = 703,806 × 703,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,174x = 495,342,885,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,342,885,636/492,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,006,438.55
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