Finding the Third Proportional to 484,254 and 1,125,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,254 and 1,125,315 is: 2,615,019.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,254 : 1,125,315 = 1,125,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,254/1,125,315 = 1,125,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,254x = 1,125,315 × 1,125,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,254x = 1,266,333,849,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,266,333,849,225/484,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,615,019.91
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