Finding the Third Proportional to 492,348 and 1,060,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,348 and 1,060,025 is: 2,282,233.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,348 : 1,060,025 = 1,060,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,348/1,060,025 = 1,060,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,348x = 1,060,025 × 1,060,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,348x = 1,123,653,000,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,123,653,000,625/492,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,282,233.30
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