Finding the Third Proportional to 479,658 and 1,031,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,658 and 1,031,895 is: 2,219,930.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,658 : 1,031,895 = 1,031,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,658/1,031,895 = 1,031,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,658x = 1,031,895 × 1,031,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,658x = 1,064,807,291,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,807,291,025/479,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,219,930.22
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