Finding the Third Proportional to 488,360 and 1,055,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 488,360 and 1,055,675 is: 2,282,024.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488,360 : 1,055,675 = 1,055,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488,360/1,055,675 = 1,055,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488,360x = 1,055,675 × 1,055,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488,360x = 1,114,449,705,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,114,449,705,625/488,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,282,024.95
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