Finding the Third Proportional to 499,392 and 1,100,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,392 and 1,100,583 is: 2,425,515.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,392 : 1,100,583 = 1,100,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,392/1,100,583 = 1,100,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,392x = 1,100,583 × 1,100,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,392x = 1,211,282,939,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,211,282,939,889/499,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,425,515.31
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