Finding the Third Proportional to 472,267.50 and 1,019,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,267.50 and 1,019,163 is: 2,199,374.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,267.50 : 1,019,163 = 1,019,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,267.50/1,019,163 = 1,019,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,267.50x = 1,019,163 × 1,019,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,267.50x = 1,038,693,220,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,038,693,220,569/472,267.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,199,374.76
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