Finding the Third Proportional to 497,311 and 1,073,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,311 and 1,073,246 is: 2,316,170.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,311 : 1,073,246 = 1,073,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,311/1,073,246 = 1,073,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,311x = 1,073,246 × 1,073,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,311x = 1,151,856,976,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,151,856,976,516/497,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,316,170.32
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