Finding the Third Proportional to 472,602 and 1,037,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,602 and 1,037,058 is: 2,275,676.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,602 : 1,037,058 = 1,037,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,602/1,037,058 = 1,037,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,602x = 1,037,058 × 1,037,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,602x = 1,075,489,295,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,075,489,295,364/472,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,275,676.56
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