Finding the Third Proportional to 484,946 and 1,053,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 484,946 and 1,053,831 is: 2,290,068.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
484,946 : 1,053,831 = 1,053,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
484,946/1,053,831 = 1,053,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
484,946x = 1,053,831 × 1,053,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
484,946x = 1,110,559,776,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,110,559,776,561/484,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,290,068.95
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