Finding the Third Proportional to 481,070 and 1,044,118
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,070 and 1,044,118 is: 2,266,161.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,070 : 1,044,118 = 1,044,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,070/1,044,118 = 1,044,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,070x = 1,044,118 × 1,044,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,070x = 1,090,182,397,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,090,182,397,924/481,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,266,161.68
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