Finding the Third Proportional to 480,589.88 and 1,023,296.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,589.88 and 1,023,296.63 is: 2,178,855.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,589.88 : 1,023,296.63 = 1,023,296.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,589.88/1,023,296.63 = 1,023,296.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,589.88x = 1,023,296.63 × 1,023,296.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,589.88x = 1,047,135,982,736.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,047,135,982,736.39/480,589.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,855.69
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