Finding the Third Proportional to 461,220 and 1,009,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,220 and 1,009,920 is: 2,211,392.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,220 : 1,009,920 = 1,009,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,220/1,009,920 = 1,009,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,220x = 1,009,920 × 1,009,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,220x = 1,019,938,406,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,019,938,406,400/461,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,211,392.41
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