Finding the Third Proportional to 492,628 and 1,058,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,628 and 1,058,926 is: 2,276,208.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,628 : 1,058,926 = 1,058,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,628/1,058,926 = 1,058,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,628x = 1,058,926 × 1,058,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,628x = 1,121,324,273,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,324,273,476/492,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,276,208.97
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