Finding the Third Proportional to 451,230 and 1,003,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,230 and 1,003,323 is: 2,230,917.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,230 : 1,003,323 = 1,003,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,230/1,003,323 = 1,003,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,230x = 1,003,323 × 1,003,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,230x = 1,006,657,042,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,006,657,042,329/451,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,230,917.81
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