Finding the Third Proportional to 474,382 and 1,016,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,382 and 1,016,561 is: 2,178,405.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,382 : 1,016,561 = 1,016,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,382/1,016,561 = 1,016,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,382x = 1,016,561 × 1,016,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,382x = 1,033,396,266,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,033,396,266,721/474,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,178,405.31
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