Finding the Third Proportional to 496,044 and 1,076,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,044 and 1,076,652 is: 2,336,848.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,044 : 1,076,652 = 1,076,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,044/1,076,652 = 1,076,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,044x = 1,076,652 × 1,076,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,044x = 1,159,179,529,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,159,179,529,104/496,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,336,848.20
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