Finding the Third Proportional to 492,849 and 1,059,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 492,849 and 1,059,309 is: 2,276,834.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492,849 : 1,059,309 = 1,059,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492,849/1,059,309 = 1,059,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492,849x = 1,059,309 × 1,059,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492,849x = 1,122,135,557,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,122,135,557,481/492,849 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,276,834.40
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