Finding the Third Proportional to 468,018 and 1,006,053.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,018 and 1,006,053.75 is: 2,162,617.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,018 : 1,006,053.75 = 1,006,053.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,018/1,006,053.75 = 1,006,053.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,018x = 1,006,053.75 × 1,006,053.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,018x = 1,012,144,147,889.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,012,144,147,889.06/468,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,162,617.99
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