Finding the Third Proportional to 483,697 and 1,025,055
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,697 and 1,025,055 is: 2,172,305.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,697 : 1,025,055 = 1,025,055 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,697/1,025,055 = 1,025,055/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,697x = 1,025,055 × 1,025,055 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,697x = 1,050,737,753,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,050,737,753,025/483,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,172,305.71
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