Finding the Third Proportional to 485,660.81 and 1,042,682.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 485,660.81 and 1,042,682.63 is: 2,238,572.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,660.81 : 1,042,682.63 = 1,042,682.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,660.81/1,042,682.63 = 1,042,682.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,660.81x = 1,042,682.63 × 1,042,682.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,660.81x = 1,087,187,056,476.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,087,187,056,476.89/485,660.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,238,572.74
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