Finding the Third Proportional to 480,124 and 1,034,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,124 and 1,034,683 is: 2,229,775.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,124 : 1,034,683 = 1,034,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,124/1,034,683 = 1,034,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,124x = 1,034,683 × 1,034,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,124x = 1,070,568,910,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,070,568,910,489/480,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,229,775.87
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