Finding the Third Proportional to 496,052 and 1,076,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,052 and 1,076,668 is: 2,336,879.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,052 : 1,076,668 = 1,076,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,052/1,076,668 = 1,076,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,052x = 1,076,668 × 1,076,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,052x = 1,159,213,982,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,159,213,982,224/496,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,336,879.97
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