Finding the Third Proportional to 480,140 and 1,048,867
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,140 and 1,048,867 is: 2,291,252.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,140 : 1,048,867 = 1,048,867 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,140/1,048,867 = 1,048,867/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,140x = 1,048,867 × 1,048,867 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,140x = 1,100,121,983,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,100,121,983,689/480,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,291,252.52
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