Finding the Third Proportional to 467,622 and 1,013,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,622 and 1,013,940 is: 2,198,515.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,622 : 1,013,940 = 1,013,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,622/1,013,940 = 1,013,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,622x = 1,013,940 × 1,013,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,622x = 1,028,074,323,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,028,074,323,600/467,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,198,515.73
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