Finding the Third Proportional to 468,804 and 1,007,501.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 468,804 and 1,007,501.25 is: 2,165,209.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,804 : 1,007,501.25 = 1,007,501.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,804/1,007,501.25 = 1,007,501.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,804x = 1,007,501.25 × 1,007,501.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,804x = 1,015,058,768,751.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,015,058,768,751.56/468,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,165,209.27
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