Finding the Third Proportional to 468,434 and 1,007,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,434 and 1,007,930 is: 2,168,764.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,434 : 1,007,930 = 1,007,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,434/1,007,930 = 1,007,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,434x = 1,007,930 × 1,007,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,434x = 1,015,922,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,015,922,884,900/468,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,168,764.19
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