Finding the Third Proportional to 484,872 and 1,028,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,872 and 1,028,847 is: 2,183,104.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,872 : 1,028,847 = 1,028,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,872/1,028,847 = 1,028,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,872x = 1,028,847 × 1,028,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,872x = 1,058,526,149,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,058,526,149,409/484,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,183,104.30
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