Finding the Third Proportional to 475,449.75 and 1,031,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,449.75 and 1,031,535 is: 2,238,016.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,449.75 : 1,031,535 = 1,031,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,449.75/1,031,535 = 1,031,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,449.75x = 1,031,535 × 1,031,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,449.75x = 1,064,064,456,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,064,456,225/475,449.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,238,016.65
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