Finding the Third Proportional to 480,932 and 1,026,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 480,932 and 1,026,200 is: 2,189,678.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
480,932 : 1,026,200 = 1,026,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
480,932/1,026,200 = 1,026,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
480,932x = 1,026,200 × 1,026,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
480,932x = 1,053,086,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,053,086,440,000/480,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,189,678.46
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