Finding the Third Proportional to 483,306 and 1,137,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,306 and 1,137,129 is: 2,675,452.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,306 : 1,137,129 = 1,137,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,306/1,137,129 = 1,137,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,306x = 1,137,129 × 1,137,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,306x = 1,293,062,362,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,062,362,641/483,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,675,452.74
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