Finding the Third Proportional to 481,062 and 1,038,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,062 and 1,038,396 is: 2,241,428.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,062 : 1,038,396 = 1,038,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,062/1,038,396 = 1,038,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,062x = 1,038,396 × 1,038,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,062x = 1,078,266,252,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,078,266,252,816/481,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,241,428.87
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