Finding the Third Proportional to 473,670 and 1,017,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,670 and 1,017,612 is: 2,186,193.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,670 : 1,017,612 = 1,017,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,670/1,017,612 = 1,017,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,670x = 1,017,612 × 1,017,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,670x = 1,035,534,182,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,035,534,182,544/473,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,186,193.30
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