Finding the Third Proportional to 478,380 and 1,015,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,380 and 1,015,068 is: 2,153,858.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,380 : 1,015,068 = 1,015,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,380/1,015,068 = 1,015,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,380x = 1,015,068 × 1,015,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,380x = 1,030,363,044,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,363,044,624/478,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,153,858.95
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