Finding the Third Proportional to 499,323 and 1,068,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,323 and 1,068,630 is: 2,287,036.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,323 : 1,068,630 = 1,068,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,323/1,068,630 = 1,068,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,323x = 1,068,630 × 1,068,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,323x = 1,141,970,076,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,141,970,076,900/499,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,287,036.80
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