Finding the Third Proportional to 483,476 and 1,047,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,476 and 1,047,304 is: 2,268,666.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,476 : 1,047,304 = 1,047,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,476/1,047,304 = 1,047,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,476x = 1,047,304 × 1,047,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,476x = 1,096,845,668,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,096,845,668,416/483,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,268,666.22
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