Finding the Third Proportional to 482,634 and 1,029,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,634 and 1,029,366 is: 2,195,440.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,634 : 1,029,366 = 1,029,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,634/1,029,366 = 1,029,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,634x = 1,029,366 × 1,029,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,634x = 1,059,594,361,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,059,594,361,956/482,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,195,440.77
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