Finding the Third Proportional to 467,770 and 1,005,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,770 and 1,005,419 is: 2,161,035.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,770 : 1,005,419 = 1,005,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,770/1,005,419 = 1,005,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,770x = 1,005,419 × 1,005,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,770x = 1,010,867,365,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,010,867,365,561/467,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,035.05
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