Finding the Third Proportional to 487,730 and 1,064,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,730 and 1,064,836 is: 2,324,802.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,730 : 1,064,836 = 1,064,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,730/1,064,836 = 1,064,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,730x = 1,064,836 × 1,064,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,730x = 1,133,875,706,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,133,875,706,896/487,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,802.06
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