Finding the Third Proportional to 468,218 and 1,104,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,218 and 1,104,845 is: 2,607,081.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,218 : 1,104,845 = 1,104,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,218/1,104,845 = 1,104,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,218x = 1,104,845 × 1,104,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,218x = 1,220,682,474,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,220,682,474,025/468,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,607,081.47
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