Finding the Third Proportional to 468,001.50 and 1,010,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,001.50 and 1,010,721 is: 2,182,806.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,001.50 : 1,010,721 = 1,010,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,001.50/1,010,721 = 1,010,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,001.50x = 1,010,721 × 1,010,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,001.50x = 1,021,556,939,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,556,939,841/468,001.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,182,806.98
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