Finding the Third Proportional to 498,518 and 1,087,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,518 and 1,087,264 is: 2,371,314.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,518 : 1,087,264 = 1,087,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,518/1,087,264 = 1,087,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,518x = 1,087,264 × 1,087,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,518x = 1,182,143,005,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,182,143,005,696/498,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,371,314.59
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