Finding the Third Proportional to 458,801 and 1,010,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 458,801 and 1,010,913 is: 2,227,425.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,801 : 1,010,913 = 1,010,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,801/1,010,913 = 1,010,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,801x = 1,010,913 × 1,010,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,801x = 1,021,945,093,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,945,093,569/458,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,227,425.60
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