Finding the Third Proportional to 499,209 and 1,077,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,209 and 1,077,148 is: 2,324,172.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,209 : 1,077,148 = 1,077,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,209/1,077,148 = 1,077,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,209x = 1,077,148 × 1,077,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,209x = 1,160,247,813,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,160,247,813,904/499,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,172.47
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