Finding the Third Proportional to 474,266 and 1,119,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,266 and 1,119,533 is: 2,642,723.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,266 : 1,119,533 = 1,119,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,266/1,119,533 = 1,119,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,266x = 1,119,533 × 1,119,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,266x = 1,253,354,138,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,253,354,138,089/474,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,642,723.99
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