Finding the Third Proportional to 484,415.63 and 1,042,864.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,415.63 and 1,042,864.88 is: 2,245,111.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,415.63 : 1,042,864.88 = 1,042,864.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,415.63/1,042,864.88 = 1,042,864.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,415.63x = 1,042,864.88 × 1,042,864.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,415.63x = 1,087,567,147,508.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,087,567,147,508.77/484,415.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,245,111.62
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