Finding the Third Proportional to 481,692 and 1,058,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,692 and 1,058,721 is: 2,326,985.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,692 : 1,058,721 = 1,058,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,692/1,058,721 = 1,058,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,692x = 1,058,721 × 1,058,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,692x = 1,120,890,155,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,120,890,155,841/481,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,326,985.20
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