Finding the Third Proportional to 481,772 and 1,058,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,772 and 1,058,876 is: 2,327,280.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,772 : 1,058,876 = 1,058,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,772/1,058,876 = 1,058,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,772x = 1,058,876 × 1,058,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,772x = 1,121,218,383,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,218,383,376/481,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,327,280.09
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