Finding the Third Proportional to 466,366 and 1,004,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,366 and 1,004,080 is: 2,161,771.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,366 : 1,004,080 = 1,004,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,366/1,004,080 = 1,004,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,366x = 1,004,080 × 1,004,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,366x = 1,008,176,646,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,008,176,646,400/466,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,771.33
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