Finding the Third Proportional to 465,930 and 1,008,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,930 and 1,008,027 is: 2,180,839.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,930 : 1,008,027 = 1,008,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,930/1,008,027 = 1,008,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,930x = 1,008,027 × 1,008,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,930x = 1,016,118,432,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,016,118,432,729/465,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,180,839.25
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