Finding the Third Proportional to 498,679.88 and 972,437.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 498,679.88 and 972,437.06 is: 1,896,274.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,679.88 : 972,437.06 = 972,437.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,679.88/972,437.06 = 972,437.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,679.88x = 972,437.06 × 972,437.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,679.88x = 945,633,840,523.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 945,633,840,523.63/498,679.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,896,274.32
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