Finding the Third Proportional to 479,253 and 1,025,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,253 and 1,025,828 is: 2,195,756.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,253 : 1,025,828 = 1,025,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,253/1,025,828 = 1,025,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,253x = 1,025,828 × 1,025,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,253x = 1,052,323,085,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,052,323,085,584/479,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,195,756.91
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