Finding the Third Proportional to 494,232 and 1,084,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 494,232 and 1,084,692 is: 2,380,575.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,232 : 1,084,692 = 1,084,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,232/1,084,692 = 1,084,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,232x = 1,084,692 × 1,084,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,232x = 1,176,556,734,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,176,556,734,864/494,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,380,575.79
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