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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,604 and 1,062,157

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,604 and 1,062,157 is: 2,290,232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,604 : 1,062,157 = 1,062,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,604/1,062,157 = 1,062,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,604x = 1,062,157 × 1,062,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,604x = 1,128,177,492,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,177,492,649/492,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290,232.10

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