Finding the Third Proportional to 499,582 and 677,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,582 and 677,201 is: 917,969.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,582 : 677,201 = 677,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,582/677,201 = 677,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,582x = 677,201 × 677,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,582x = 458,601,194,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,601,194,401/499,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 917,969.81
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