Finding the Third Proportional to 460,106 and 1,003,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,106 and 1,003,866 is: 2,190,249.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,106 : 1,003,866 = 1,003,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,106/1,003,866 = 1,003,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,106x = 1,003,866 × 1,003,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,106x = 1,007,746,945,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,007,746,945,956/460,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,190,249.52
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