Finding the Third Proportional to 481,710 and 1,037,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,710 and 1,037,413 is: 2,234,177.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,710 : 1,037,413 = 1,037,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,710/1,037,413 = 1,037,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,710x = 1,037,413 × 1,037,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,710x = 1,076,225,732,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,076,225,732,569/481,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,234,177.68
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