Finding the Third Proportional to 499,954 and 1,099,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 499,954 and 1,099,964 is: 2,420,064.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
499,954 : 1,099,964 = 1,099,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
499,954/1,099,964 = 1,099,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
499,954x = 1,099,964 × 1,099,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
499,954x = 1,209,920,801,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,209,920,801,296/499,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,420,064.25
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