Finding the Third Proportional to 463,384 and 1,015,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,384 and 1,015,329 is: 2,224,705.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,384 : 1,015,329 = 1,015,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,384/1,015,329 = 1,015,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,384x = 1,015,329 × 1,015,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,384x = 1,030,892,978,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,892,978,241/463,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,224,705.60
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