Finding the Third Proportional to 467,502 and 1,009,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,502 and 1,009,767 is: 2,181,016.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,502 : 1,009,767 = 1,009,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,502/1,009,767 = 1,009,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,502x = 1,009,767 × 1,009,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,502x = 1,019,629,394,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,019,629,394,289/467,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,181,016.11
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