Finding the Third Proportional to 470,664 and 1,019,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,664 and 1,019,952 is: 2,210,286.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,664 : 1,019,952 = 1,019,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,664/1,019,952 = 1,019,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,664x = 1,019,952 × 1,019,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,664x = 1,040,302,082,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,040,302,082,304/470,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,210,286.07
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