Finding the Third Proportional to 499,297.50 and 811,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,297.50 and 811,188 is: 1,317,903.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,297.50 : 811,188 = 811,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,297.50/811,188 = 811,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,297.50x = 811,188 × 811,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,297.50x = 658,025,971,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 658,025,971,344/499,297.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,317,903.60
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