Finding the Third Proportional to 473,076 and 1,024,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,076 and 1,024,893 is: 2,220,374.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,076 : 1,024,893 = 1,024,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,076/1,024,893 = 1,024,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,076x = 1,024,893 × 1,024,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,076x = 1,050,405,661,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,050,405,661,449/473,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,220,374.02
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