Finding the Third Proportional to 473,668 and 1,017,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,668 and 1,017,608 is: 2,186,185.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,668 : 1,017,608 = 1,017,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,668/1,017,608 = 1,017,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,668x = 1,017,608 × 1,017,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,668x = 1,035,526,041,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,035,526,041,664/473,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,186,185.35
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