Finding the Third Proportional to 479,418 and 1,065,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,418 and 1,065,246 is: 2,366,930.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,418 : 1,065,246 = 1,065,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,418/1,065,246 = 1,065,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,418x = 1,065,246 × 1,065,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,418x = 1,134,749,040,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,134,749,040,516/479,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,366,930.40
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