Finding the Third Proportional to 463,424 and 1,012,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,424 and 1,012,000 is: 2,209,950.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,424 : 1,012,000 = 1,012,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,424/1,012,000 = 1,012,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,424x = 1,012,000 × 1,012,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,424x = 1,024,144,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,024,144,000,000/463,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,209,950.28
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