Finding the Third Proportional to 479,954 and 1,050,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,954 and 1,050,304 is: 2,298,425.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,954 : 1,050,304 = 1,050,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,954/1,050,304 = 1,050,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,954x = 1,050,304 × 1,050,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,954x = 1,103,138,492,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,103,138,492,416/479,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,298,425.46
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