Finding the Third Proportional to 482,959.13 and 1,048,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,959.13 and 1,048,950 is: 2,278,238.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,959.13 : 1,048,950 = 1,048,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,959.13/1,048,950 = 1,048,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,959.13x = 1,048,950 × 1,048,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,959.13x = 1,100,296,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,100,296,102,500/482,959.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,278,238.56
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