Finding the Third Proportional to 492,622 and 1,066,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,622 and 1,066,208 is: 2,307,650.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,622 : 1,066,208 = 1,066,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,622/1,066,208 = 1,066,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,622x = 1,066,208 × 1,066,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,622x = 1,136,799,499,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,136,799,499,264/492,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,307,650.69
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