Finding the Third Proportional to 468,369 and 1,014,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,369 and 1,014,903 is: 2,199,180.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,369 : 1,014,903 = 1,014,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,369/1,014,903 = 1,014,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,369x = 1,014,903 × 1,014,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,369x = 1,030,028,099,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,030,028,099,409/468,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,199,180.77
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