Finding the Third Proportional to 473,924 and 1,043,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,924 and 1,043,908 is: 2,299,406.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,924 : 1,043,908 = 1,043,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,924/1,043,908 = 1,043,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,924x = 1,043,908 × 1,043,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,924x = 1,089,743,912,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,089,743,912,464/473,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,299,406.47
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