Finding the Third Proportional to 463,743 and 1,006,798.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 463,743 and 1,006,798.50 is: 2,185,786.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
463,743 : 1,006,798.50 = 1,006,798.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
463,743/1,006,798.50 = 1,006,798.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
463,743x = 1,006,798.50 × 1,006,798.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
463,743x = 1,013,643,219,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,013,643,219,602.25/463,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,185,786.57
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