Finding the Third Proportional to 458,516 and 1,010,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,516 and 1,010,344 is: 2,226,301.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,516 : 1,010,344 = 1,010,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,516/1,010,344 = 1,010,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,516x = 1,010,344 × 1,010,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,516x = 1,020,794,998,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,794,998,336/458,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226,301.80
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