Finding the Third Proportional to 473,053.50 and 1,051,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,053.50 and 1,051,083 is: 2,335,413.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,053.50 : 1,051,083 = 1,051,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,053.50/1,051,083 = 1,051,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,053.50x = 1,051,083 × 1,051,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,053.50x = 1,104,775,472,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,104,775,472,889/473,053.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,335,413.38
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