Finding the Third Proportional to 479,828 and 1,110,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,828 and 1,110,803 is: 2,571,511.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,828 : 1,110,803 = 1,110,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,828/1,110,803 = 1,110,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,828x = 1,110,803 × 1,110,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,828x = 1,233,883,304,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,233,883,304,809/479,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,571,511.68
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