Finding the Third Proportional to 482,460 and 1,031,316.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,460 and 1,031,316.75 is: 2,204,564.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,460 : 1,031,316.75 = 1,031,316.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,460/1,031,316.75 = 1,031,316.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,460x = 1,031,316.75 × 1,031,316.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,460x = 1,063,614,238,830.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,063,614,238,830.56/482,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,204,564.60
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