Finding the Third Proportional to 458,356.50 and 1,008,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,356.50 and 1,008,081 is: 2,217,111.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,356.50 : 1,008,081 = 1,008,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,356.50/1,008,081 = 1,008,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,356.50x = 1,008,081 × 1,008,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,356.50x = 1,016,227,302,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,016,227,302,561/458,356.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,217,111.14
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