Finding the Third Proportional to 458,506 and 1,010,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,506 and 1,010,324 is: 2,226,262.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,506 : 1,010,324 = 1,010,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,506/1,010,324 = 1,010,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,506x = 1,010,324 × 1,010,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,506x = 1,020,754,584,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,754,584,976/458,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226,262.22
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