Finding the Third Proportional to 473,840 and 1,118,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,840 and 1,118,571 is: 2,640,556.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,840 : 1,118,571 = 1,118,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,840/1,118,571 = 1,118,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,840x = 1,118,571 × 1,118,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,840x = 1,251,201,082,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,251,201,082,041/473,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,640,556.06
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