Finding the Third Proportional to 482,967 and 1,048,965.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 482,967 and 1,048,965.75 is: 2,278,269.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
482,967 : 1,048,965.75 = 1,048,965.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
482,967/1,048,965.75 = 1,048,965.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
482,967x = 1,048,965.75 × 1,048,965.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
482,967x = 1,100,329,144,673.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,100,329,144,673.06/482,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,278,269.83
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