Finding the Third Proportional to 472,776 and 1,011,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,776 and 1,011,990 is: 2,166,192.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,776 : 1,011,990 = 1,011,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,776/1,011,990 = 1,011,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,776x = 1,011,990 × 1,011,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,776x = 1,024,123,760,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,024,123,760,100/472,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,166,192.36
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