Finding the Third Proportional to 466,767 and 1,023,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,767 and 1,023,894 is: 2,246,000.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,767 : 1,023,894 = 1,023,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,767/1,023,894 = 1,023,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,767x = 1,023,894 × 1,023,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,767x = 1,048,358,923,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,048,358,923,236/466,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,246,000.52
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