Finding the Third Proportional to 481,492 and 1,025,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,492 and 1,025,192 is: 2,182,837.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,492 : 1,025,192 = 1,025,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,492/1,025,192 = 1,025,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,492x = 1,025,192 × 1,025,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,492x = 1,051,018,636,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,051,018,636,864/481,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,182,837.17
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