Finding the Third Proportional to 468,326 and 1,007,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,326 and 1,007,656 is: 2,168,085.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,326 : 1,007,656 = 1,007,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,326/1,007,656 = 1,007,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,326x = 1,007,656 × 1,007,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,326x = 1,015,370,614,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,015,370,614,336/468,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,168,085.08
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