Finding the Third Proportional to 498,272 and 1,169,772.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,272 and 1,169,772.75 is: 2,746,227.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,272 : 1,169,772.75 = 1,169,772.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,272/1,169,772.75 = 1,169,772.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,272x = 1,169,772.75 × 1,169,772.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,272x = 1,368,368,286,642.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,368,368,286,642.56/498,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,746,227.54
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