Finding the Third Proportional to 474,652 and 1,036,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,652 and 1,036,832 is: 2,264,860.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,652 : 1,036,832 = 1,036,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,652/1,036,832 = 1,036,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,652x = 1,036,832 × 1,036,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,652x = 1,075,020,596,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,075,020,596,224/474,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,264,860.56
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