Finding the Third Proportional to 479,808 and 1,033,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,808 and 1,033,427 is: 2,225,830.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,808 : 1,033,427 = 1,033,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,808/1,033,427 = 1,033,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,808x = 1,033,427 × 1,033,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,808x = 1,067,971,364,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,067,971,364,329/479,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,225,830.67
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