Finding the Third Proportional to 487,005 and 1,067,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,005 and 1,067,409 is: 2,339,528.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,005 : 1,067,409 = 1,067,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,005/1,067,409 = 1,067,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,005x = 1,067,409 × 1,067,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,005x = 1,139,361,973,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,139,361,973,281/487,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,339,528.29
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