Finding the Third Proportional to 460,092 and 1,003,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,092 and 1,003,836 is: 2,190,185.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,092 : 1,003,836 = 1,003,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,092/1,003,836 = 1,003,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,092x = 1,003,836 × 1,003,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,092x = 1,007,686,714,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,007,686,714,896/460,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,190,185.26
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