Finding the Third Proportional to 482,148 and 1,050,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,148 and 1,050,014 is: 2,286,703.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,148 : 1,050,014 = 1,050,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,148/1,050,014 = 1,050,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,148x = 1,050,014 × 1,050,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,148x = 1,102,529,400,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,102,529,400,196/482,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,286,703.25
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