Finding the Third Proportional to 480,206 and 1,041,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,206 and 1,041,808 is: 2,260,204.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,206 : 1,041,808 = 1,041,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,206/1,041,808 = 1,041,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,206x = 1,041,808 × 1,041,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,206x = 1,085,363,908,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,085,363,908,864/480,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,260,204.81
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