Finding the Third Proportional to 446,463 and 1,053,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 446,463 and 1,053,720 is: 2,486,938.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
446,463 : 1,053,720 = 1,053,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
446,463/1,053,720 = 1,053,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
446,463x = 1,053,720 × 1,053,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
446,463x = 1,110,325,838,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,110,325,838,400/446,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,486,938.09
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