Finding the Third Proportional to 482,851.50 and 1,039,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,851.50 and 1,039,335 is: 2,237,162.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,851.50 : 1,039,335 = 1,039,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,851.50/1,039,335 = 1,039,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,851.50x = 1,039,335 × 1,039,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,851.50x = 1,080,217,242,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,080,217,242,225/482,851.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,237,162.44
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