Finding the Third Proportional to 466,078 and 1,021,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,078 and 1,021,083 is: 2,236,987.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,078 : 1,021,083 = 1,021,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,078/1,021,083 = 1,021,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,078x = 1,021,083 × 1,021,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,078x = 1,042,610,492,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,042,610,492,889/466,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,236,987.14
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