Finding the Third Proportional to 497,304 and 1,073,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,304 and 1,073,232 is: 2,316,142.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,304 : 1,073,232 = 1,073,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,304/1,073,232 = 1,073,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,304x = 1,073,232 × 1,073,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,304x = 1,151,826,925,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,151,826,925,824/497,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,316,142.49
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