Finding the Third Proportional to 460,260 and 1,004,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,260 and 1,004,193 is: 2,190,943.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,260 : 1,004,193 = 1,004,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,260/1,004,193 = 1,004,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,260x = 1,004,193 × 1,004,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,260x = 1,008,403,581,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,008,403,581,249/460,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,190,943.34
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