Finding the Third Proportional to 482,352 and 1,047,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,352 and 1,047,712 is: 2,275,724.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,352 : 1,047,712 = 1,047,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,352/1,047,712 = 1,047,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,352x = 1,047,712 × 1,047,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,352x = 1,097,700,434,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,097,700,434,944/482,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,275,724.85
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