Finding the Third Proportional to 466,352 and 1,004,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,352 and 1,004,053 is: 2,161,719.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,352 : 1,004,053 = 1,004,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,352/1,004,053 = 1,004,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,352x = 1,004,053 × 1,004,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,352x = 1,008,122,426,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,008,122,426,809/466,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,719.96
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