Finding the Third Proportional to 460,781 and 1,010,135.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 460,781 and 1,010,135.75 is: 2,214,445.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,781 : 1,010,135.75 = 1,010,135.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,781/1,010,135.75 = 1,010,135.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,781x = 1,010,135.75 × 1,010,135.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,781x = 1,020,374,233,428.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,374,233,428.06/460,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,214,445.11
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