Finding the Third Proportional to 475,158 and 1,033,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 475,158 and 1,033,969 is: 2,249,971.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
475,158 : 1,033,969 = 1,033,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
475,158/1,033,969 = 1,033,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
475,158x = 1,033,969 × 1,033,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
475,158x = 1,069,091,892,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,069,091,892,961/475,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,249,971.36
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