Finding the Third Proportional to 466,155 and 1,020,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,155 and 1,020,897 is: 2,235,802.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,155 : 1,020,897 = 1,020,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,155/1,020,897 = 1,020,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,155x = 1,020,897 × 1,020,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,155x = 1,042,230,684,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,042,230,684,609/466,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,235,802.87
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