Finding the Third Proportional to 457,484 and 1,008,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 457,484 and 1,008,040 is: 2,221,158.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
457,484 : 1,008,040 = 1,008,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
457,484/1,008,040 = 1,008,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
457,484x = 1,008,040 × 1,008,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
457,484x = 1,016,144,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,016,144,641,600/457,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,221,158.86
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