Finding the Third Proportional to 482,926.50 and 1,048,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,926.50 and 1,048,959 is: 2,278,431.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,926.50 : 1,048,959 = 1,048,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,926.50/1,048,959 = 1,048,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,926.50x = 1,048,959 × 1,048,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,926.50x = 1,100,314,983,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,100,314,983,681/482,926.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,278,431.57
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