Finding the Third Proportional to 466,020 and 1,008,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,020 and 1,008,207 is: 2,181,196.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,020 : 1,008,207 = 1,008,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,020/1,008,207 = 1,008,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,020x = 1,008,207 × 1,008,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,020x = 1,016,481,354,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,016,481,354,849/466,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,181,196.85
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