Finding the Third Proportional to 465,939 and 1,008,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,939 and 1,008,045 is: 2,180,875.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,939 : 1,008,045 = 1,008,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,939/1,008,045 = 1,008,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,939x = 1,008,045 × 1,008,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,939x = 1,016,154,722,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,016,154,722,025/465,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,180,875.01
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