Finding the Third Proportional to 456,390 and 1,017,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 456,390 and 1,017,719 is: 2,269,444.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
456,390 : 1,017,719 = 1,017,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
456,390/1,017,719 = 1,017,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
456,390x = 1,017,719 × 1,017,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
456,390x = 1,035,751,962,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,035,751,962,961/456,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,269,444.91
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