Finding the Third Proportional to 472,904 and 1,028,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,904 and 1,028,752 is: 2,237,939.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,904 : 1,028,752 = 1,028,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,904/1,028,752 = 1,028,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,904x = 1,028,752 × 1,028,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,904x = 1,058,330,677,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,058,330,677,504/472,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,237,939.79
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