Finding the Third Proportional to 480,280 and 1,035,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,280 and 1,035,044 is: 2,230,607.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,280 : 1,035,044 = 1,035,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,280/1,035,044 = 1,035,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,280x = 1,035,044 × 1,035,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,280x = 1,071,316,081,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,071,316,081,936/480,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,230,607.32
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