Finding the Third Proportional to 466,609.50 and 1,031,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,609.50 and 1,031,715 is: 2,281,213.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,609.50 : 1,031,715 = 1,031,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,609.50/1,031,715 = 1,031,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,609.50x = 1,031,715 × 1,031,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,609.50x = 1,064,435,841,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,435,841,225/466,609.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,281,213.39
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