Finding the Third Proportional to 473,904 and 1,043,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,904 and 1,043,874 is: 2,299,353.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,904 : 1,043,874 = 1,043,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,904/1,043,874 = 1,043,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,904x = 1,043,874 × 1,043,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,904x = 1,089,672,927,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,672,927,876/473,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,299,353.73
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