Finding the Third Proportional to 462,444 and 1,008,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,444 and 1,008,925 is: 2,201,195.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,444 : 1,008,925 = 1,008,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,444/1,008,925 = 1,008,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,444x = 1,008,925 × 1,008,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,444x = 1,017,929,655,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,017,929,655,625/462,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,201,195.51
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