Finding the Third Proportional to 470,450 and 1,110,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,450 and 1,110,389 is: 2,620,817.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,450 : 1,110,389 = 1,110,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,450/1,110,389 = 1,110,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,450x = 1,110,389 × 1,110,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,450x = 1,232,963,731,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,963,731,321/470,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,620,817.79
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