Finding the Third Proportional to 474,034 and 1,024,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,034 and 1,024,249 is: 2,213,102.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,034 : 1,024,249 = 1,024,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,034/1,024,249 = 1,024,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,034x = 1,024,249 × 1,024,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,034x = 1,049,086,014,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,049,086,014,001/474,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,213,102.89
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