Finding the Third Proportional to 497,428 and 1,065,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,428 and 1,065,776 is: 2,283,503.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,428 : 1,065,776 = 1,065,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,428/1,065,776 = 1,065,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,428x = 1,065,776 × 1,065,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,428x = 1,135,878,482,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,135,878,482,176/497,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,283,503.31
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