Finding the Third Proportional to 479,977 and 1,028,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,977 and 1,028,263 is: 2,202,865.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,977 : 1,028,263 = 1,028,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,977/1,028,263 = 1,028,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,977x = 1,028,263 × 1,028,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,977x = 1,057,324,797,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,057,324,797,169/479,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,202,865.55
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