Finding the Third Proportional to 467,638 and 1,008,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,638 and 1,008,246 is: 2,173,818.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,638 : 1,008,246 = 1,008,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,638/1,008,246 = 1,008,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,638x = 1,008,246 × 1,008,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,638x = 1,016,559,996,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,016,559,996,516/467,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,173,818.20
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