Finding the Third Proportional to 484,631 and 1,057,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,631 and 1,057,387 is: 2,307,048.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,631 : 1,057,387 = 1,057,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,631/1,057,387 = 1,057,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,631x = 1,057,387 × 1,057,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,631x = 1,118,067,267,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,118,067,267,769/484,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,307,048.60
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