Finding the Third Proportional to 465,966 and 1,019,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 465,966 and 1,019,169 is: 2,229,144.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
465,966 : 1,019,169 = 1,019,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
465,966/1,019,169 = 1,019,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
465,966x = 1,019,169 × 1,019,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
465,966x = 1,038,705,450,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,038,705,450,561/465,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,229,144.29
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