Finding the Third Proportional to 485,034 and 1,001,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,034 and 1,001,205 is: 2,066,682.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,034 : 1,001,205 = 1,001,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,034/1,001,205 = 1,001,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,034x = 1,001,205 × 1,001,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,034x = 1,002,411,452,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,002,411,452,025/485,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,066,682.86
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