Finding the Third Proportional to 494,237.25 and 1,079,113.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 494,237.25 and 1,079,113.13 is: 2,356,125.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,237.25 : 1,079,113.13 = 1,079,113.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,237.25/1,079,113.13 = 1,079,113.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,237.25x = 1,079,113.13 × 1,079,113.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,237.25x = 1,164,485,136,547.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,164,485,136,547.27/494,237.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,356,125.80
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