Finding the Third Proportional to 495,969 and 1,080,511.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 495,969 and 1,080,511.50 is: 2,353,988.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,969 : 1,080,511.50 = 1,080,511.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,969/1,080,511.50 = 1,080,511.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,969x = 1,080,511.50 × 1,080,511.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,969x = 1,167,505,101,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,167,505,101,632.25/495,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,353,988.05
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