Finding the Third Proportional to 480,352 and 1,031,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,352 and 1,031,934 is: 2,216,890.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,352 : 1,031,934 = 1,031,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,352/1,031,934 = 1,031,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,352x = 1,031,934 × 1,031,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,352x = 1,064,887,780,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,887,780,356/480,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,216,890.49
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