Finding the Third Proportional to 487,002 and 1,067,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,002 and 1,067,403 is: 2,339,516.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,002 : 1,067,403 = 1,067,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,002/1,067,403 = 1,067,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,002x = 1,067,403 × 1,067,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,002x = 1,139,349,164,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,139,349,164,409/487,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,339,516.40
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