Finding the Third Proportional to 459,008 and 1,001,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 459,008 and 1,001,088 is: 2,183,354.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,008 : 1,001,088 = 1,001,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,008/1,001,088 = 1,001,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,008x = 1,001,088 × 1,001,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,008x = 1,002,177,183,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,002,177,183,744/459,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,183,354.50
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