Finding the Third Proportional to 497,263.50 and 1,059,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,263.50 and 1,059,408 is: 2,257,043.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,263.50 : 1,059,408 = 1,059,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,263.50/1,059,408 = 1,059,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,263.50x = 1,059,408 × 1,059,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,263.50x = 1,122,345,310,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,122,345,310,464/497,263.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,257,043.42
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