Finding the Third Proportional to 499,002 and 1,083,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,002 and 1,083,300 is: 2,351,771.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,002 : 1,083,300 = 1,083,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,002/1,083,300 = 1,083,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,002x = 1,083,300 × 1,083,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,002x = 1,173,538,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,173,538,890,000/499,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,351,771.92
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