Finding the Third Proportional to 467,861 and 1,010,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 467,861 and 1,010,391 is: 2,182,036.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,861 : 1,010,391 = 1,010,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,861/1,010,391 = 1,010,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,861x = 1,010,391 × 1,010,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,861x = 1,020,889,972,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,020,889,972,881/467,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,182,036.91
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