Finding the Third Proportional to 451,231 and 1,003,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,231 and 1,003,325 is: 2,230,921.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,231 : 1,003,325 = 1,003,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,231/1,003,325 = 1,003,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,231x = 1,003,325 × 1,003,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,231x = 1,006,661,055,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,006,661,055,625/451,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,230,921.76
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