Finding the Third Proportional to 486,768 and 1,065,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 486,768 and 1,065,297 is: 2,331,413.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
486,768 : 1,065,297 = 1,065,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
486,768/1,065,297 = 1,065,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
486,768x = 1,065,297 × 1,065,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
486,768x = 1,134,857,698,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,134,857,698,209/486,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,331,413.93
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