Finding the Third Proportional to 481,408 and 1,043,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,408 and 1,043,168 is: 2,260,451.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,408 : 1,043,168 = 1,043,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,408/1,043,168 = 1,043,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,408x = 1,043,168 × 1,043,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,408x = 1,088,199,476,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,088,199,476,224/481,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,260,451.58
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