Finding the Third Proportional to 484,559 and 1,061,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,559 and 1,061,808 is: 2,326,726.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,559 : 1,061,808 = 1,061,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,559/1,061,808 = 1,061,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,559x = 1,061,808 × 1,061,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,559x = 1,127,436,228,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,127,436,228,864/484,559 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,326,726.42
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