Finding the Third Proportional to 451,990 and 1,003,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 451,990 and 1,003,106 is: 2,226,203.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
451,990 : 1,003,106 = 1,003,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
451,990/1,003,106 = 1,003,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
451,990x = 1,003,106 × 1,003,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
451,990x = 1,006,221,647,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,006,221,647,236/451,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226,203.34
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