Finding the Third Proportional to 461,312 and 1,013,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,312 and 1,013,504 is: 2,226,671.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,312 : 1,013,504 = 1,013,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,312/1,013,504 = 1,013,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,312x = 1,013,504 × 1,013,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,312x = 1,027,190,358,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,027,190,358,016/461,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,226,671.66
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