Finding the Third Proportional to 458,256 and 1,006,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,256 and 1,006,164 is: 2,209,171.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,256 : 1,006,164 = 1,006,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,256/1,006,164 = 1,006,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,256x = 1,006,164 × 1,006,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,256x = 1,012,365,994,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,012,365,994,896/458,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,209,171.28
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