Finding the Third Proportional to 483,021 and 1,061,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,021 and 1,061,658 is: 2,333,475.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,021 : 1,061,658 = 1,061,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,021/1,061,658 = 1,061,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,021x = 1,061,658 × 1,061,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,021x = 1,127,117,708,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,127,117,708,964/483,021 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,333,475.58
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