Finding the Third Proportional to 458,512 and 1,010,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,512 and 1,010,335 is: 2,226,281.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,512 : 1,010,335 = 1,010,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,512/1,010,335 = 1,010,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,512x = 1,010,335 × 1,010,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,512x = 1,020,776,812,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,776,812,225/458,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226,281.56
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