Finding the Third Proportional to 465,134 and 1,004,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,134 and 1,004,620 is: 2,169,829.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,134 : 1,004,620 = 1,004,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,134/1,004,620 = 1,004,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,134x = 1,004,620 × 1,004,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,134x = 1,009,261,344,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,009,261,344,400/465,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,169,829.22
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