Finding the Third Proportional to 492,636 and 1,066,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,636 and 1,066,233 is: 2,307,693.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,636 : 1,066,233 = 1,066,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,636/1,066,233 = 1,066,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,636x = 1,066,233 × 1,066,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,636x = 1,136,852,810,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,136,852,810,289/492,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,307,693.33
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