Finding the Third Proportional to 497,416 and 1,065,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,416 and 1,065,745 is: 2,283,425.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,416 : 1,065,745 = 1,065,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,416/1,065,745 = 1,065,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,416x = 1,065,745 × 1,065,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,416x = 1,135,812,405,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,135,812,405,025/497,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,283,425.55
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