Finding the Third Proportional to 471,690 and 1,018,102.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 471,690 and 1,018,102.50 is: 2,197,487.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,690 : 1,018,102.50 = 1,018,102.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,690/1,018,102.50 = 1,018,102.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,690x = 1,018,102.50 × 1,018,102.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,690x = 1,036,532,700,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,036,532,700,506.25/471,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,197,487.12
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