Finding the Third Proportional to 470,760 and 1,110,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,760 and 1,110,388 is: 2,619,087.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,760 : 1,110,388 = 1,110,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,760/1,110,388 = 1,110,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,760x = 1,110,388 × 1,110,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,760x = 1,232,961,510,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,961,510,544/470,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,619,087.24
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