Finding the Third Proportional to 492,444 and 1,058,451.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,444 and 1,058,451.75 is: 2,275,020.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,444 : 1,058,451.75 = 1,058,451.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,444/1,058,451.75 = 1,058,451.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,444x = 1,058,451.75 × 1,058,451.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,444x = 1,120,320,107,078.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,320,107,078.06/492,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,275,020.32
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