Finding the Third Proportional to 468,324 and 1,007,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,324 and 1,007,652 is: 2,168,077.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,324 : 1,007,652 = 1,007,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,324/1,007,652 = 1,007,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,324x = 1,007,652 × 1,007,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,324x = 1,015,362,553,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,015,362,553,104/468,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,168,077.13
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