Finding the Third Proportional to 494,720 and 1,084,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 494,720 and 1,084,126 is: 2,375,746.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494,720 : 1,084,126 = 1,084,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494,720/1,084,126 = 1,084,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494,720x = 1,084,126 × 1,084,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494,720x = 1,175,329,183,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,175,329,183,876/494,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,375,746.25
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