Finding the Third Proportional to 495,240 and 1,069,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 495,240 and 1,069,296 is: 2,308,767.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,240 : 1,069,296 = 1,069,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,240/1,069,296 = 1,069,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,240x = 1,069,296 × 1,069,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,240x = 1,143,393,935,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,143,393,935,616/495,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,308,767.34
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