Finding the Third Proportional to 468,286 and 1,007,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,286 and 1,007,660 is: 2,168,287.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,286 : 1,007,660 = 1,007,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,286/1,007,660 = 1,007,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,286x = 1,007,660 × 1,007,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,286x = 1,015,378,675,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,015,378,675,600/468,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,168,287.49
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