Finding the Third Proportional to 472,312 and 1,019,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,312 and 1,019,251 is: 2,199,547.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,312 : 1,019,251 = 1,019,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,312/1,019,251 = 1,019,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,312x = 1,019,251 × 1,019,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,312x = 1,038,872,601,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,038,872,601,001/472,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,199,547.34
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