Finding the Third Proportional to 479,520 and 1,052,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,520 and 1,052,352 is: 2,309,486.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,520 : 1,052,352 = 1,052,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,520/1,052,352 = 1,052,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,520x = 1,052,352 × 1,052,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,520x = 1,107,444,731,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,107,444,731,904/479,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,309,486.01
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