Finding the Third Proportional to 470,670 and 1,019,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,670 and 1,019,964 is: 2,210,309.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,670 : 1,019,964 = 1,019,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,670/1,019,964 = 1,019,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,670x = 1,019,964 × 1,019,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,670x = 1,040,326,561,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,040,326,561,296/470,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,210,309.90
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