Finding the Third Proportional to 458,755 and 1,079,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,755 and 1,079,360 is: 2,539,521.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,755 : 1,079,360 = 1,079,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,755/1,079,360 = 1,079,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,755x = 1,079,360 × 1,079,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,755x = 1,165,018,009,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,165,018,009,600/458,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,539,521.12
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