Finding the Third Proportional to 493,113 and 1,061,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,113 and 1,061,132 is: 2,283,454.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,113 : 1,061,132 = 1,061,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,113/1,061,132 = 1,061,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,113x = 1,061,132 × 1,061,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,113x = 1,126,001,121,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,126,001,121,424/493,113 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,283,454.55
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