Finding the Third Proportional to 484,370 and 1,055,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,370 and 1,055,936 is: 2,301,960.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,370 : 1,055,936 = 1,055,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,370/1,055,936 = 1,055,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,370x = 1,055,936 × 1,055,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,370x = 1,115,000,836,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,115,000,836,096/484,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,301,960.97
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