Finding the Third Proportional to 496,332 and 1,087,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,332 and 1,087,192 is: 2,381,443.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,332 : 1,087,192 = 1,087,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,332/1,087,192 = 1,087,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,332x = 1,087,192 × 1,087,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,332x = 1,181,986,444,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,181,986,444,864/496,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,381,443.16
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