Finding the Third Proportional to 499,932 and 805,054.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,932 and 805,054.50 is: 1,296,401.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,932 : 805,054.50 = 805,054.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,932/805,054.50 = 805,054.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,932x = 805,054.50 × 805,054.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,932x = 648,112,747,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 648,112,747,970.25/499,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,296,401.81
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