Finding the Third Proportional to 498,510.50 and 1,087,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,510.50 and 1,087,248 is: 2,371,280.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,510.50 : 1,087,248 = 1,087,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,510.50/1,087,248 = 1,087,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,510.50x = 1,087,248 × 1,087,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,510.50x = 1,182,108,213,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,182,108,213,504/498,510.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,371,280.47
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