Finding the Third Proportional to 468,450 and 1,041,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,450 and 1,041,712 is: 2,316,498.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,450 : 1,041,712 = 1,041,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,450/1,041,712 = 1,041,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,450x = 1,041,712 × 1,041,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,450x = 1,085,163,890,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,085,163,890,944/468,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,316,498.86
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