Finding the Third Proportional to 483,648 and 1,038,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,648 and 1,038,647 is: 2,230,522.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,648 : 1,038,647 = 1,038,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,648/1,038,647 = 1,038,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,648x = 1,038,647 × 1,038,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,648x = 1,078,787,590,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,078,787,590,609/483,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,230,522.18
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