Finding the Third Proportional to 457,284 and 1,001,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,284 and 1,001,742 is: 2,194,450.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,284 : 1,001,742 = 1,001,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,284/1,001,742 = 1,001,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,284x = 1,001,742 × 1,001,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,284x = 1,003,487,034,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,487,034,564/457,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,194,450.35
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