Finding the Third Proportional to 499,081 and 1,082,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,081 and 1,082,237 is: 2,346,787.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,081 : 1,082,237 = 1,082,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,081/1,082,237 = 1,082,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,081x = 1,082,237 × 1,082,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,081x = 1,171,236,924,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,171,236,924,169/499,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,346,787.24
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