Finding the Third Proportional to 479,472 and 1,033,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,472 and 1,033,668 is: 2,228,429.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,472 : 1,033,668 = 1,033,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,472/1,033,668 = 1,033,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,472x = 1,033,668 × 1,033,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,472x = 1,068,469,534,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,068,469,534,224/479,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,228,429.47
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