Finding the Third Proportional to 466,825 and 1,024,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,825 and 1,024,047 is: 2,246,392.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,825 : 1,024,047 = 1,024,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,825/1,024,047 = 1,024,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,825x = 1,024,047 × 1,024,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,825x = 1,048,672,258,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,048,672,258,209/466,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,246,392.67
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