Finding the Third Proportional to 480,128 and 1,034,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,128 and 1,034,688 is: 2,229,778.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,128 : 1,034,688 = 1,034,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,128/1,034,688 = 1,034,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,128x = 1,034,688 × 1,034,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,128x = 1,070,579,257,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,070,579,257,344/480,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,229,778.85
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