Finding the Third Proportional to 479,424 and 1,043,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,424 and 1,043,376 is: 2,270,711.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,424 : 1,043,376 = 1,043,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,424/1,043,376 = 1,043,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,424x = 1,043,376 × 1,043,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,424x = 1,088,633,477,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,088,633,477,376/479,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,270,711.26
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