Finding the Third Proportional to 473,348 and 1,029,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,348 and 1,029,640 is: 2,239,702.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,348 : 1,029,640 = 1,029,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,348/1,029,640 = 1,029,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,348x = 1,029,640 × 1,029,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,348x = 1,060,158,529,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,060,158,529,600/473,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,239,702.14
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