Finding the Third Proportional to 467,730 and 1,010,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,730 and 1,010,304 is: 2,182,272.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,730 : 1,010,304 = 1,010,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,730/1,010,304 = 1,010,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,730x = 1,010,304 × 1,010,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,730x = 1,020,714,172,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,714,172,416/467,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,182,272.19
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