Finding the Third Proportional to 473,520 and 1,040,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,520 and 1,040,352 is: 2,285,716.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,520 : 1,040,352 = 1,040,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,520/1,040,352 = 1,040,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,520x = 1,040,352 × 1,040,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,520x = 1,082,332,283,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,082,332,283,904/473,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,285,716.09
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