Finding the Third Proportional to 500,825 and 1,097,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 500,825 and 1,097,149 is: 2,403,506.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500,825 : 1,097,149 = 1,097,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500,825/1,097,149 = 1,097,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500,825x = 1,097,149 × 1,097,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500,825x = 1,203,735,928,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,203,735,928,201/500,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,403,506.07
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