Finding the Third Proportional to 497,920 and 1,092,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,920 and 1,092,592 is: 2,397,488.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,920 : 1,092,592 = 1,092,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,920/1,092,592 = 1,092,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,920x = 1,092,592 × 1,092,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,920x = 1,193,757,278,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,193,757,278,464/497,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,397,488.11
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