Finding the Third Proportional to 480,102 and 1,034,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,102 and 1,034,561 is: 2,229,352.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,102 : 1,034,561 = 1,034,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,102/1,034,561 = 1,034,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,102x = 1,034,561 × 1,034,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,102x = 1,070,316,462,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,070,316,462,721/480,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,229,352.23
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