Finding the Third Proportional to 485,478 and 1,032,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,478 and 1,032,192 is: 2,194,580.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,478 : 1,032,192 = 1,032,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,478/1,032,192 = 1,032,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,478x = 1,032,192 × 1,032,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,478x = 1,065,420,324,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,065,420,324,864/485,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,194,580.03
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