Finding the Third Proportional to 492,184 and 771,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,184 and 771,080 is: 1,208,012.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,184 : 771,080 = 771,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,184/771,080 = 771,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,184x = 771,080 × 771,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,184x = 594,564,366,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,564,366,400/492,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,012.38
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