Finding the Third Proportional to 482,817 and 1,039,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,817 and 1,039,266 is: 2,237,025.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,817 : 1,039,266 = 1,039,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,817/1,039,266 = 1,039,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,817x = 1,039,266 × 1,039,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,817x = 1,080,073,818,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,080,073,818,756/482,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,237,025.25
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