Finding the Third Proportional to 496,524 and 1,063,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,524 and 1,063,029 is: 2,275,883.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,524 : 1,063,029 = 1,063,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,524/1,063,029 = 1,063,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,524x = 1,063,029 × 1,063,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,524x = 1,130,030,654,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,130,030,654,841/496,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,275,883.25
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