Finding the Third Proportional to 469,268 and 1,031,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,268 and 1,031,845 is: 2,268,861.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,268 : 1,031,845 = 1,031,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,268/1,031,845 = 1,031,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,268x = 1,031,845 × 1,031,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,268x = 1,064,704,104,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,704,104,025/469,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,268,861.51
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