Finding the Third Proportional to 481,804 and 1,001,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,804 and 1,001,839 is: 2,083,173.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,804 : 1,001,839 = 1,001,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,804/1,001,839 = 1,001,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,804x = 1,001,839 × 1,001,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,804x = 1,003,681,381,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,681,381,921/481,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,083,173.62
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