Finding the Third Proportional to 480,762 and 1,037,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,762 and 1,037,685 is: 2,239,757.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,762 : 1,037,685 = 1,037,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,762/1,037,685 = 1,037,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,762x = 1,037,685 × 1,037,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,762x = 1,076,790,159,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,076,790,159,225/480,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,239,757.22
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