Finding the Third Proportional to 470,846 and 1,029,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 470,846 and 1,029,719 is: 2,251,949.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
470,846 : 1,029,719 = 1,029,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
470,846/1,029,719 = 1,029,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
470,846x = 1,029,719 × 1,029,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
470,846x = 1,060,321,218,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,060,321,218,961/470,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,251,949.09
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