Finding the Third Proportional to 483,391 and 1,036,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,391 and 1,036,766 is: 2,223,632.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,391 : 1,036,766 = 1,036,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,391/1,036,766 = 1,036,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,391x = 1,036,766 × 1,036,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,391x = 1,074,883,738,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,074,883,738,756/483,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,223,632.09
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