Finding the Third Proportional to 494,446 and 1,063,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 494,446 and 1,063,412 is: 2,287,095.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,446 : 1,063,412 = 1,063,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,446/1,063,412 = 1,063,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,446x = 1,063,412 × 1,063,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,446x = 1,130,845,081,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,130,845,081,744/494,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,287,095.22
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