Finding the Third Proportional to 481,649 and 1,058,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,649 and 1,058,638 is: 2,326,828.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,649 : 1,058,638 = 1,058,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,649/1,058,638 = 1,058,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,649x = 1,058,638 × 1,058,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,649x = 1,120,714,415,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,714,415,044/481,649 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,326,828.07
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