Finding the Third Proportional to 483,714 and 1,007,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,714 and 1,007,127 is: 2,096,910.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,714 : 1,007,127 = 1,007,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,714/1,007,127 = 1,007,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,714x = 1,007,127 × 1,007,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,714x = 1,014,304,794,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,014,304,794,129/483,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,096,910.15
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