Finding the Third Proportional to 464,375 and 1,006,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 464,375 and 1,006,035 is: 2,179,502.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,375 : 1,006,035 = 1,006,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,375/1,006,035 = 1,006,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,375x = 1,006,035 × 1,006,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,375x = 1,012,106,421,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,012,106,421,225/464,375 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,179,502.39
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