Finding the Third Proportional to 480,706 and 1,112,813
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,706 and 1,112,813 is: 2,576,112.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,706 : 1,112,813 = 1,112,813 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,706/1,112,813 = 1,112,813/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,706x = 1,112,813 × 1,112,813 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,706x = 1,238,352,772,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,238,352,772,969/480,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,576,112.58
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