Finding the Third Proportional to 469,584 and 1,015,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,584 and 1,015,740 is: 2,197,110.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,584 : 1,015,740 = 1,015,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,584/1,015,740 = 1,015,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,584x = 1,015,740 × 1,015,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,584x = 1,031,727,747,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,031,727,747,600/469,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,197,110.10
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