Finding the Third Proportional to 472,784 and 1,021,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,784 and 1,021,348 is: 2,206,402.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,784 : 1,021,348 = 1,021,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,784/1,021,348 = 1,021,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,784x = 1,021,348 × 1,021,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,784x = 1,043,151,737,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,043,151,737,104/472,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,206,402.37
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