Finding the Third Proportional to 481,067 and 1,039,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,067 and 1,039,219 is: 2,244,959.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,067 : 1,039,219 = 1,039,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,067/1,039,219 = 1,039,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,067x = 1,039,219 × 1,039,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,067x = 1,079,976,129,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,079,976,129,961/481,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,244,959.91
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