Finding the Third Proportional to 469,638 and 1,023,637.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,638 and 1,023,637.50 is: 2,231,151.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,638 : 1,023,637.50 = 1,023,637.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,638/1,023,637.50 = 1,023,637.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,638x = 1,023,637.50 × 1,023,637.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,638x = 1,047,833,731,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,047,833,731,406.25/469,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,231,151.93
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