Finding the Third Proportional to 483,721 and 1,129,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,721 and 1,129,567 is: 2,637,722.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,721 : 1,129,567 = 1,129,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,721/1,129,567 = 1,129,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,721x = 1,129,567 × 1,129,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,721x = 1,275,921,607,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,921,607,489/483,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,722.17
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