Finding the Third Proportional to 473,264 and 1,026,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,264 and 1,026,386 is: 2,225,963.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,264 : 1,026,386 = 1,026,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,264/1,026,386 = 1,026,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,264x = 1,026,386 × 1,026,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,264x = 1,053,468,220,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,053,468,220,996/473,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,225,963.14
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