Finding the Third Proportional to 479,971 and 1,031,170.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,971 and 1,031,170.50 is: 2,215,368.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,971 : 1,031,170.50 = 1,031,170.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,971/1,031,170.50 = 1,031,170.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,971x = 1,031,170.50 × 1,031,170.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,971x = 1,063,312,600,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,312,600,070.25/479,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,215,368.43
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