Finding the Third Proportional to 461,511 and 1,001,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 461,511 and 1,001,754 is: 2,174,403.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
461,511 : 1,001,754 = 1,001,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
461,511/1,001,754 = 1,001,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
461,511x = 1,001,754 × 1,001,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
461,511x = 1,003,511,076,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,511,076,516/461,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,174,403.38
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