Finding the Third Proportional to 495,894 and 1,074,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 495,894 and 1,074,192 is: 2,326,885.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,894 : 1,074,192 = 1,074,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,894/1,074,192 = 1,074,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,894x = 1,074,192 × 1,074,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,894x = 1,153,888,452,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,153,888,452,864/495,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,326,885.29
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