Finding the Third Proportional to 487,728 and 1,064,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,728 and 1,064,832 is: 2,324,794.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,728 : 1,064,832 = 1,064,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,728/1,064,832 = 1,064,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,728x = 1,064,832 × 1,064,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,728x = 1,133,867,188,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,133,867,188,224/487,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,794.12
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