Finding the Third Proportional to 481,592 and 1,054,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,592 and 1,054,534 is: 2,309,095.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,592 : 1,054,534 = 1,054,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,592/1,054,534 = 1,054,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,592x = 1,054,534 × 1,054,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,592x = 1,112,041,957,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,112,041,957,156/481,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,309,095.58
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