Finding the Third Proportional to 466,763 and 1,017,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,763 and 1,017,994 is: 2,220,209.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,763 : 1,017,994 = 1,017,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,763/1,017,994 = 1,017,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,763x = 1,017,994 × 1,017,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,763x = 1,036,311,784,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,036,311,784,036/466,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,220,209.79
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