Finding the Third Proportional to 473,241 and 1,026,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,241 and 1,026,330 is: 2,225,828.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,241 : 1,026,330 = 1,026,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,241/1,026,330 = 1,026,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,241x = 1,026,330 × 1,026,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,241x = 1,053,353,268,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,053,353,268,900/473,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,225,828.42
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