Finding the Third Proportional to 499,792 and 1,088,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,792 and 1,088,324 is: 2,369,884.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,792 : 1,088,324 = 1,088,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,792/1,088,324 = 1,088,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,792x = 1,088,324 × 1,088,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,792x = 1,184,449,128,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,184,449,128,976/499,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,369,884.13
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