Finding the Third Proportional to 474,386 and 1,001,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,386 and 1,001,719 is: 2,115,241.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,386 : 1,001,719 = 1,001,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,386/1,001,719 = 1,001,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,386x = 1,001,719 × 1,001,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,386x = 1,003,440,954,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,003,440,954,961/474,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,115,241.50
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