Finding the Third Proportional to 478,352 and 1,025,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,352 and 1,025,392 is: 2,198,023.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,352 : 1,025,392 = 1,025,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,352/1,025,392 = 1,025,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,352x = 1,025,392 × 1,025,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,352x = 1,051,428,753,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,051,428,753,664/478,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,198,023.12
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