Finding the Third Proportional to 492,610 and 1,061,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,610 and 1,061,205 is: 2,286,100.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,610 : 1,061,205 = 1,061,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,610/1,061,205 = 1,061,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,610x = 1,061,205 × 1,061,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,610x = 1,126,156,052,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,126,156,052,025/492,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,286,100.67
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