Finding the Third Proportional to 468,512 and 1,030,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,512 and 1,030,320 is: 2,265,810.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,512 : 1,030,320 = 1,030,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,512/1,030,320 = 1,030,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,512x = 1,030,320 × 1,030,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,512x = 1,061,559,302,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,061,559,302,400/468,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,265,810.27
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