Finding the Third Proportional to 481,420 and 1,043,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,420 and 1,043,192 is: 2,260,499.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,420 : 1,043,192 = 1,043,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,420/1,043,192 = 1,043,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,420x = 1,043,192 × 1,043,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,420x = 1,088,249,548,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,088,249,548,864/481,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,260,499.25
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