Finding the Third Proportional to 493,241.63 and 1,059,909.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,241.63 and 1,059,909.75 is: 2,277,603.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,241.63 : 1,059,909.75 = 1,059,909.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,241.63/1,059,909.75 = 1,059,909.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,241.63x = 1,059,909.75 × 1,059,909.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,241.63x = 1,123,408,678,145.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,123,408,678,145.06/493,241.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,277,603.15
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