Finding the Third Proportional to 473,664 and 1,017,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,664 and 1,017,600 is: 2,186,169.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,664 : 1,017,600 = 1,017,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,664/1,017,600 = 1,017,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,664x = 1,017,600 × 1,017,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,664x = 1,035,509,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,035,509,760,000/473,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,186,169.44
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