Finding the Third Proportional to 481,062 and 1,044,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,062 and 1,044,102 is: 2,266,129.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,062 : 1,044,102 = 1,044,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,062/1,044,102 = 1,044,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,062x = 1,044,102 × 1,044,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,062x = 1,090,148,986,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,090,148,986,404/481,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,266,129.91
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