Finding the Third Proportional to 483,114 and 1,136,761
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,114 and 1,136,761 is: 2,674,783.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,114 : 1,136,761 = 1,136,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,114/1,136,761 = 1,136,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,114x = 1,136,761 × 1,136,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,114x = 1,292,225,571,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,292,225,571,121/483,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,674,783.95
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