Finding the Third Proportional to 477,320 and 1,029,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,320 and 1,029,349 is: 2,219,809.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,320 : 1,029,349 = 1,029,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,320/1,029,349 = 1,029,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,320x = 1,029,349 × 1,029,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,320x = 1,059,559,363,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,559,363,801/477,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,219,809.28
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