Finding the Third Proportional to 474,954 and 1,008,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 474,954 and 1,008,202 is: 2,140,146.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
474,954 : 1,008,202 = 1,008,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
474,954/1,008,202 = 1,008,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
474,954x = 1,008,202 × 1,008,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
474,954x = 1,016,471,272,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,016,471,272,804/474,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,140,146.78
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