Finding the Third Proportional to 473,247 and 1,026,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,247 and 1,026,765 is: 2,227,687.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,247 : 1,026,765 = 1,026,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,247/1,026,765 = 1,026,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,247x = 1,026,765 × 1,026,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,247x = 1,054,246,365,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,246,365,225/473,247 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,227,687.37
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