Finding the Third Proportional to 479,943.75 and 1,036,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,943.75 and 1,036,857 is: 2,239,996.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,943.75 : 1,036,857 = 1,036,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,943.75/1,036,857 = 1,036,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,943.75x = 1,036,857 × 1,036,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,943.75x = 1,075,072,438,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,075,072,438,449/479,943.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,239,996.75
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