Finding the Third Proportional to 473,676 and 1,017,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,676 and 1,017,624 is: 2,186,217.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,676 : 1,017,624 = 1,017,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,676/1,017,624 = 1,017,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,676x = 1,017,624 × 1,017,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,676x = 1,035,558,605,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,035,558,605,376/473,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,186,217.17
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