Finding the Third Proportional to 480,357 and 1,031,944.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,357 and 1,031,944.50 is: 2,216,912.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,357 : 1,031,944.50 = 1,031,944.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,357/1,031,944.50 = 1,031,944.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,357x = 1,031,944.50 × 1,031,944.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,357x = 1,064,909,451,080.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,909,451,080.25/480,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,216,912.53
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