Finding the Third Proportional to 483,730 and 1,129,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,730 and 1,129,592 is: 2,637,789.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,730 : 1,129,592 = 1,129,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,730/1,129,592 = 1,129,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,730x = 1,129,592 × 1,129,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,730x = 1,275,978,086,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,275,978,086,464/483,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,789.85
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