Finding the Third Proportional to 485,526 and 1,134,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,526 and 1,134,033 is: 2,648,737.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,526 : 1,134,033 = 1,134,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,526/1,134,033 = 1,134,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,526x = 1,134,033 × 1,134,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,526x = 1,286,030,845,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,286,030,845,089/485,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,648,737.34
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