Finding the Third Proportional to 488,439 and 1,041,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 488,439 and 1,041,394 is: 2,220,341.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
488,439 : 1,041,394 = 1,041,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
488,439/1,041,394 = 1,041,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
488,439x = 1,041,394 × 1,041,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
488,439x = 1,084,501,463,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,084,501,463,236/488,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,220,341.67
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