Finding the Third Proportional to 480,024 and 1,050,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,024 and 1,050,480 is: 2,298,860.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,024 : 1,050,480 = 1,050,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,024/1,050,480 = 1,050,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,024x = 1,050,480 × 1,050,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,024x = 1,103,508,230,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,103,508,230,400/480,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,298,860.54
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