Finding the Third Proportional to 492,197 and 724,471
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,197 and 724,471 is: 1,066,358.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,197 : 724,471 = 724,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,197/724,471 = 724,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,197x = 724,471 × 724,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,197x = 524,858,229,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,858,229,841/492,197 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,358.04
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