Finding the Third Proportional to 473,301 and 1,018,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,301 and 1,018,773 is: 2,192,892.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,301 : 1,018,773 = 1,018,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,301/1,018,773 = 1,018,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,301x = 1,018,773 × 1,018,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,301x = 1,037,898,425,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,037,898,425,529/473,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,192,892.95
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