Finding the Third Proportional to 488,334 and 1,014,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 488,334 and 1,014,093 is: 2,105,904.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488,334 : 1,014,093 = 1,014,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488,334/1,014,093 = 1,014,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488,334x = 1,014,093 × 1,014,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488,334x = 1,028,384,612,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,028,384,612,649/488,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,105,904.18
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