Finding the Third Proportional to 473,976 and 1,014,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,976 and 1,014,660 is: 2,172,124.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,976 : 1,014,660 = 1,014,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,976/1,014,660 = 1,014,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,976x = 1,014,660 × 1,014,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,976x = 1,029,534,915,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,029,534,915,600/473,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,172,124.57
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