Finding the Third Proportional to 494,451 and 1,058,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 494,451 and 1,058,886 is: 2,267,645.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,451 : 1,058,886 = 1,058,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,451/1,058,886 = 1,058,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,451x = 1,058,886 × 1,058,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,451x = 1,121,239,560,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,239,560,996/494,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,267,645.45
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