Finding the Third Proportional to 467,068 and 1,005,769.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,068 and 1,005,769.50 is: 2,165,792.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,068 : 1,005,769.50 = 1,005,769.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,068/1,005,769.50 = 1,005,769.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,068x = 1,005,769.50 × 1,005,769.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,068x = 1,011,572,287,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,011,572,287,130.25/467,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,165,792.32
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