Finding the Third Proportional to 473,252 and 1,026,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,252 and 1,026,774 is: 2,227,702.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,252 : 1,026,774 = 1,026,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,252/1,026,774 = 1,026,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,252x = 1,026,774 × 1,026,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,252x = 1,054,264,847,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,264,847,076/473,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,227,702.89
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