Finding the Third Proportional to 470,206 and 1,109,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,206 and 1,109,801 is: 2,619,401.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,206 : 1,109,801 = 1,109,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,206/1,109,801 = 1,109,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,206x = 1,109,801 × 1,109,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,206x = 1,231,658,259,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,231,658,259,601/470,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,619,401.41
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