Finding the Third Proportional to 499,813 and 1,079,268.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,813 and 1,079,268.75 is: 2,330,513.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,813 : 1,079,268.75 = 1,079,268.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,813/1,079,268.75 = 1,079,268.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,813x = 1,079,268.75 × 1,079,268.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,813x = 1,164,821,034,726.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,164,821,034,726.56/499,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,330,513.68
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