Finding the Third Proportional to 488,110 and 1,000,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 488,110 and 1,000,005 is: 2,048,739.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488,110 : 1,000,005 = 1,000,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488,110/1,000,005 = 1,000,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488,110x = 1,000,005 × 1,000,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488,110x = 1,000,010,000,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,000,010,000,025/488,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,048,739.01
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