Finding the Third Proportional to 478,311 and 1,049,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,311 and 1,049,925 is: 2,304,656.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,311 : 1,049,925 = 1,049,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,311/1,049,925 = 1,049,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,311x = 1,049,925 × 1,049,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,311x = 1,102,342,505,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,342,505,625/478,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,304,656.40
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