Finding the Third Proportional to 498,537 and 1,087,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,537 and 1,087,299 is: 2,371,376.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,537 : 1,087,299 = 1,087,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,537/1,087,299 = 1,087,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,537x = 1,087,299 × 1,087,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,537x = 1,182,219,115,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,182,219,115,401/498,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,371,376.88
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