Finding the Third Proportional to 468,252 and 1,025,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,252 and 1,025,712 is: 2,246,835.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,252 : 1,025,712 = 1,025,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,252/1,025,712 = 1,025,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,252x = 1,025,712 × 1,025,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,252x = 1,052,085,106,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,052,085,106,944/468,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,246,835.27
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