Finding the Third Proportional to 465,954 and 1,019,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,954 and 1,019,143 is: 2,229,087.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,954 : 1,019,143 = 1,019,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,954/1,019,143 = 1,019,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,954x = 1,019,143 × 1,019,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,954x = 1,038,652,454,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,038,652,454,449/465,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,229,087.97
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