Finding the Third Proportional to 479,812 and 1,033,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,812 and 1,033,435 is: 2,225,846.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,812 : 1,033,435 = 1,033,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,812/1,033,435 = 1,033,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,812x = 1,033,435 × 1,033,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,812x = 1,067,987,899,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,067,987,899,225/479,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,225,846.58
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