Finding the Third Proportional to 451,224 and 1,003,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,224 and 1,003,311 is: 2,230,894.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,224 : 1,003,311 = 1,003,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,224/1,003,311 = 1,003,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,224x = 1,003,311 × 1,003,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,224x = 1,006,632,962,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,006,632,962,721/451,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,230,894.11
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