Finding the Third Proportional to 463,622 and 1,015,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,622 and 1,015,830 is: 2,225,758.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,622 : 1,015,830 = 1,015,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,622/1,015,830 = 1,015,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,622x = 1,015,830 × 1,015,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,622x = 1,031,910,588,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,031,910,588,900/463,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,225,758.46
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