Finding the Third Proportional to 473,248 and 1,021,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,248 and 1,021,536 is: 2,205,050.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,248 : 1,021,536 = 1,021,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,248/1,021,536 = 1,021,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,248x = 1,021,536 × 1,021,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,248x = 1,043,535,799,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,043,535,799,296/473,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,205,050.63
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