Finding the Third Proportional to 473,268 and 1,026,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,268 and 1,026,808 is: 2,227,775.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,268 : 1,026,808 = 1,026,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,268/1,026,808 = 1,026,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,268x = 1,026,808 × 1,026,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,268x = 1,054,334,668,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,054,334,668,864/473,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,227,775.11
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