Finding the Third Proportional to 468,512 and 1,021,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,512 and 1,021,832 is: 2,228,631.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,512 : 1,021,832 = 1,021,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,512/1,021,832 = 1,021,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,512x = 1,021,832 × 1,021,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,512x = 1,044,140,636,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,044,140,636,224/468,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,228,631.57
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