Finding the Third Proportional to 473,958 and 1,052,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,958 and 1,052,892 is: 2,338,986.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,958 : 1,052,892 = 1,052,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,958/1,052,892 = 1,052,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,958x = 1,052,892 × 1,052,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,958x = 1,108,581,563,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,108,581,563,664/473,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,338,986.92
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