Finding the Third Proportional to 494,008 and 1,062,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 494,008 and 1,062,913 is: 2,286,975.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,008 : 1,062,913 = 1,062,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,008/1,062,913 = 1,062,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,008x = 1,062,913 × 1,062,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,008x = 1,129,784,045,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,129,784,045,569/494,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,286,975.20
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