Finding the Third Proportional to 474,130 and 1,027,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,130 and 1,027,316 is: 2,225,925.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,130 : 1,027,316 = 1,027,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,130/1,027,316 = 1,027,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,130x = 1,027,316 × 1,027,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,130x = 1,055,378,163,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,055,378,163,856/474,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,225,925.72
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