Finding the Third Proportional to 499,468 and 1,083,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,468 and 1,083,135 is: 2,348,862.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,468 : 1,083,135 = 1,083,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,468/1,083,135 = 1,083,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,468x = 1,083,135 × 1,083,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,468x = 1,173,181,428,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,173,181,428,225/499,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,348,862.05
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