Finding the Third Proportional to 469,659 and 1,014,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,659 and 1,014,336 is: 2,190,690.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,659 : 1,014,336 = 1,014,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,659/1,014,336 = 1,014,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,659x = 1,014,336 × 1,014,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,659x = 1,028,877,520,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,028,877,520,896/469,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,190,690.52
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