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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,059 and 1,039,203

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,059 and 1,039,203 is: 2,244,928.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,059 : 1,039,203 = 1,039,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,059/1,039,203 = 1,039,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,059x = 1,039,203 × 1,039,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,059x = 1,079,942,875,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,942,875,209/481,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244,928.12

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