Finding the Third Proportional to 487,366 and 1,013,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,366 and 1,013,733 is: 2,108,589.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,366 : 1,013,733 = 1,013,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,366/1,013,733 = 1,013,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,366x = 1,013,733 × 1,013,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,366x = 1,027,654,595,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,027,654,595,289/487,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,108,589.02
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