Finding the Third Proportional to 492,792 and 1,059,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,792 and 1,059,201 is: 2,276,633.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,792 : 1,059,201 = 1,059,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,792/1,059,201 = 1,059,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,792x = 1,059,201 × 1,059,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,792x = 1,121,906,758,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,906,758,401/492,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,276,633.46
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