Finding the Third Proportional to 465,945 and 1,019,125
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,945 and 1,019,125 is: 2,229,052.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,945 : 1,019,125 = 1,019,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,945/1,019,125 = 1,019,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,945x = 1,019,125 × 1,019,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,945x = 1,038,615,765,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,038,615,765,625/465,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,229,052.28
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