Finding the Third Proportional to 473,586 and 1,014,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,586 and 1,014,348 is: 2,172,576.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,586 : 1,014,348 = 1,014,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,586/1,014,348 = 1,014,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,586x = 1,014,348 × 1,014,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,586x = 1,028,901,865,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,028,901,865,104/473,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,172,576.61
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