Finding the Third Proportional to 481,520 and 1,037,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,520 and 1,037,040 is: 2,233,452.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,520 : 1,037,040 = 1,037,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,520/1,037,040 = 1,037,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,520x = 1,037,040 × 1,037,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,520x = 1,075,451,961,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,075,451,961,600/481,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,233,452.32
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