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Finding the Third Proportional to 492,768 and 1,064,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 492,768 and 1,064,320 is: 2,298,804.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492,768 : 1,064,320 = 1,064,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492,768/1,064,320 = 1,064,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492,768x = 1,064,320 × 1,064,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492,768x = 1,132,777,062,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,777,062,400/492,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298,804.03

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