Finding the Third Proportional to 465,198 and 1,001,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,198 and 1,001,673 is: 2,156,820.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,198 : 1,001,673 = 1,001,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,198/1,001,673 = 1,001,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,198x = 1,001,673 × 1,001,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,198x = 1,003,348,798,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,348,798,929/465,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,156,820.96
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