Finding the Third Proportional to 466,074 and 1,021,074.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,074 and 1,021,074.50 is: 2,236,969.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,074 : 1,021,074.50 = 1,021,074.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,074/1,021,074.50 = 1,021,074.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,074x = 1,021,074.50 × 1,021,074.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,074x = 1,042,593,134,550.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,042,593,134,550.25/466,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,236,969.10
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