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Finding the Third Proportional to 481,063 and 1,039,211

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Solution

The third proportional to 481,063 and 1,039,211 is: 2,244,944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,063 : 1,039,211 = 1,039,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,063/1,039,211 = 1,039,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,063x = 1,039,211 × 1,039,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,063x = 1,079,959,502,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,959,502,521/481,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244,944.01

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