Finding the Third Proportional to 478,818 and 1,028,193.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 478,818 and 1,028,193.75 is: 2,207,900.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
478,818 : 1,028,193.75 = 1,028,193.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
478,818/1,028,193.75 = 1,028,193.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
478,818x = 1,028,193.75 × 1,028,193.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
478,818x = 1,057,182,387,539.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,057,182,387,539.06/478,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,207,900.26
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