Finding the Third Proportional to 467,363 and 1,016,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,363 and 1,016,737 is: 2,211,886.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,363 : 1,016,737 = 1,016,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,363/1,016,737 = 1,016,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,363x = 1,016,737 × 1,016,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,363x = 1,033,754,127,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,033,754,127,169/467,363 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,211,886.96
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