Finding the Third Proportional to 483,736 and 1,129,605
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,736 and 1,129,605 is: 2,637,817.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,736 : 1,129,605 = 1,129,605 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,736/1,129,605 = 1,129,605/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,736x = 1,129,605 × 1,129,605 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,736x = 1,276,007,456,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,276,007,456,025/483,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,637,817.85
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