Finding the Third Proportional to 496,824 and 1,077,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 496,824 and 1,077,666 is: 2,337,576.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
496,824 : 1,077,666 = 1,077,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
496,824/1,077,666 = 1,077,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
496,824x = 1,077,666 × 1,077,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
496,824x = 1,161,364,007,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,161,364,007,556/496,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,337,576.30
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