Finding the Third Proportional to 461,400 and 1,001,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,400 and 1,001,136 is: 2,172,243.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,400 : 1,001,136 = 1,001,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,400/1,001,136 = 1,001,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,400x = 1,001,136 × 1,001,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,400x = 1,002,273,290,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,002,273,290,496/461,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,172,243.80
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