Finding the Third Proportional to 481,676 and 1,058,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,676 and 1,058,696 is: 2,326,952.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,676 : 1,058,696 = 1,058,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,676/1,058,696 = 1,058,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,676x = 1,058,696 × 1,058,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,676x = 1,120,837,220,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,837,220,416/481,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,326,952.60
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