Finding the Third Proportional to 462,169 and 1,000,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,169 and 1,000,154 is: 2,164,377.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,169 : 1,000,154 = 1,000,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,169/1,000,154 = 1,000,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,169x = 1,000,154 × 1,000,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,169x = 1,000,308,023,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,000,308,023,716/462,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,164,377.15
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