Finding the Third Proportional to 472,630 and 1,037,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,630 and 1,037,108 is: 2,275,761.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,630 : 1,037,108 = 1,037,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,630/1,037,108 = 1,037,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,630x = 1,037,108 × 1,037,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,630x = 1,075,593,003,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,075,593,003,664/472,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,275,761.17
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