Finding the Third Proportional to 474,357 and 1,027,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,357 and 1,027,446 is: 2,225,423.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,357 : 1,027,446 = 1,027,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,357/1,027,446 = 1,027,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,357x = 1,027,446 × 1,027,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,357x = 1,055,645,282,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,055,645,282,916/474,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,225,423.64
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