Finding the Third Proportional to 482,785 and 1,027,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,785 and 1,027,939 is: 2,188,673.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,785 : 1,027,939 = 1,027,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,785/1,027,939 = 1,027,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,785x = 1,027,939 × 1,027,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,785x = 1,056,658,587,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,056,658,587,721/482,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,188,673.19
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