Finding the Third Proportional to 469,314 and 1,031,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,314 and 1,031,913 is: 2,268,938.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,314 : 1,031,913 = 1,031,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,314/1,031,913 = 1,031,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,314x = 1,031,913 × 1,031,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,314x = 1,064,844,439,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,064,844,439,569/469,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,268,938.15
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