Finding the Third Proportional to 473,254 and 1,026,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,254 and 1,026,358 is: 2,225,888.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,254 : 1,026,358 = 1,026,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,254/1,026,358 = 1,026,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,254x = 1,026,358 × 1,026,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,254x = 1,053,410,744,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,053,410,744,164/473,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,225,888.73
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