Finding the Third Proportional to 487,416 and 1,128,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,416 and 1,128,284 is: 2,611,782.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,416 : 1,128,284 = 1,128,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,416/1,128,284 = 1,128,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,416x = 1,128,284 × 1,128,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,416x = 1,273,024,784,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,273,024,784,656/487,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,611,782.92
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