Finding the Third Proportional to 466,623 and 1,023,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,623 and 1,023,639 is: 2,245,574.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,623 : 1,023,639 = 1,023,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,623/1,023,639 = 1,023,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,623x = 1,023,639 × 1,023,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,623x = 1,047,836,802,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,047,836,802,321/466,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,245,574.70
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