Finding the Third Proportional to 481,752 and 1,049,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,752 and 1,049,295 is: 2,285,449.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,752 : 1,049,295 = 1,049,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,752/1,049,295 = 1,049,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,752x = 1,049,295 × 1,049,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,752x = 1,101,019,997,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,101,019,997,025/481,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,285,449.77
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