Finding the Third Proportional to 481,088 and 1,033,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,088 and 1,033,252 is: 2,219,156.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,088 : 1,033,252 = 1,033,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,088/1,033,252 = 1,033,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,088x = 1,033,252 × 1,033,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,088x = 1,067,609,695,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,067,609,695,504/481,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,219,156.78
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