Finding the Third Proportional to 467,346 and 1,016,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,346 and 1,016,712 is: 2,211,858.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,346 : 1,016,712 = 1,016,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,346/1,016,712 = 1,016,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,346x = 1,016,712 × 1,016,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,346x = 1,033,703,290,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,033,703,290,944/467,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,211,858.65
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