Finding the Third Proportional to 483,966 and 1,110,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,966 and 1,110,843 is: 2,549,708.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,966 : 1,110,843 = 1,110,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,966/1,110,843 = 1,110,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,966x = 1,110,843 × 1,110,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,966x = 1,233,972,170,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,233,972,170,649/483,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,549,708.39
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