Finding the Third Proportional to 494,226 and 1,084,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 494,226 and 1,084,679 is: 2,380,547.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,226 : 1,084,679 = 1,084,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,226/1,084,679 = 1,084,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,226x = 1,084,679 × 1,084,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,226x = 1,176,528,533,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,176,528,533,041/494,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,380,547.63
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