Finding the Third Proportional to 472,578 and 1,010,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,578 and 1,010,765 is: 2,161,856.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,578 : 1,010,765 = 1,010,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,578/1,010,765 = 1,010,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,578x = 1,010,765 × 1,010,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,578x = 1,021,645,885,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,021,645,885,225/472,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,161,856.64
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