Finding the Third Proportional to 483,294 and 1,046,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,294 and 1,046,235 is: 2,264,889.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,294 : 1,046,235 = 1,046,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,294/1,046,235 = 1,046,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,294x = 1,046,235 × 1,046,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,294x = 1,094,607,675,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,094,607,675,225/483,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,264,889.85
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