Finding the Third Proportional to 469,428 and 1,013,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,428 and 1,013,684 is: 2,188,951.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,428 : 1,013,684 = 1,013,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,428/1,013,684 = 1,013,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,428x = 1,013,684 × 1,013,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,428x = 1,027,555,251,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,027,555,251,856/469,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,188,951.77
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